NEUTRALS

Hidden Forest

#4F5A51

RGB 79, 90, 81 · HSL 131°, 7%, 33% · CMYK 12, 0, 10, 65

Hidden Forest is #4F5A51 in HEX — rgb(79, 90, 81), hsl(131°, 7%, 33%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 10%, 65%).

Hidden Forest pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 131°, 7%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#4F5A51

RGB79, 90, 81

HSL131°, 7%, 33%

HSV131°, 12%, 35%

CMYK12, 0, 10, 65

Decimal5200465

CSS RGBrgb(79, 90, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(131, 7%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden ForestDE6301

Exact match

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PPG

Evergreen Boughs1129-7

ΔE 1.1 · #50594F

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Benjamin Moore

Calico707

ΔE 1.7 · #4B5A51

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Pointed FirC-1413

ΔE 2.8 · #575D55

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Valspar

Blackened Pine5003-2C

ΔE 2.9 · #525750

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Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Firhistoric-pointed-fir

ΔE 3 · #575D56

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Behr

Northern GlenMQ6-14

ΔE 3.3 · #546258

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Sherwin-Williams

Rock GardenSW6195

ΔE 3.7 · #465448

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RAL

Basalt Grey7012

ΔE 3.9 · #4E5754

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Dulux

BogleSG5F7

ΔE 4.1 · #5A5D56

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Kilz

American PineTB-69

ΔE 4.4 · #495748

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Kobra

Green38

ΔE 5.1 · #415448

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Colorhouse

Metal .05Metal-05

ΔE 5.6 · #535654

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Farrow & Ball

Studio Green93

ΔE 6.8 · #464C49

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Dutch Boy

Seal of GreyVS-9301

ΔE 7.3 · #575757

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IKEA

IKEA152152

ΔE 7.7 · #494F50

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4F5A51

#5A4E58

Analogous

#525A4E

#4F5A51

#4E5A56

Triadic

#4F5A51

#504E5A

#5A504E

Split-Complementary

#4F5A51

#564E5A

#5A4E52

Tetradic

#4F5A51

#4E525A

#5A4E58

#5A564E

Monochromatic

#0C0E0C

#2B312C

#4F5A51

#728375

#9AA79C

Rectangle

#4F5A51

#4E585A

#5A4E58

#5A504E

Compound

#4F5A51

#4E5A56

#5A4E58

#5A4E52

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Hidden Forest run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EFF1EF

Tint #C5CDC6

Tint #9BA89E

Tint #728476

Base #4F5A51

Shade #424C44

Shade #353D37

Shade #292F2A

Shade #1C211D

Variations

Lighter

#6E7F71

#929F95

#C0C6C1

Darker

#3E4840

#2B322C

#191D1A

Saturation

#525653

#4E5A50

#278138

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4F5A51

#575652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F5A51

#585852

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F5A51

#505859

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hidden Forest gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7B7058

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#4F5A51

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#68757C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#593653

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #4F5A51;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F5A51;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-forest: #4F5A51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-forest': '#4F5A51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F5A51] text-[#4F5A51]

SCSS

$hidden-forest: #4F5A51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F5A51?

#4F5A51 is Hidden Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #4F5A51 warm or cool?

Hidden Forest reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hidden Forest?

Hidden Forest works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Hidden Forest?

Hidden Forest pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hidden Forest?

You can download Hidden Forest on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Hidden Forest?

The hex code is #4F5A51. In RGB it's 79, 90, 81, and in HSL it's 131°, 7%, 33%.

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