GREENS

Dark Rainforest

#505838

RGB 80, 88, 56 · HSL 75°, 22%, 28% · CMYK 9, 0, 36, 65

Dark Rainforest is #505838 in HEX — rgb(80, 88, 56), hsl(75°, 22%, 28%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 36%, 65%).

Dark Rainforest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 22%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#505838

RGB80, 88, 56

HSL75°, 22%, 28%

HSV75°, 36%, 35%

CMYK9, 0, 36, 65

Decimal5265464

CSS RGBrgb(80, 88, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 22%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Rainforest S21B9

ΔE 0.5 · #515838

Behr

Kilimanjaro N340-7

ΔE 2 · #555939

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 3.6 · #495033

Vista Paint

Delicious C-437

ΔE 4.2 · #585D42

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 4.6 · #57593F

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 5 · #586444

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 5.5 · #4F523A

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicious 438

ΔE 5.8 · #585E46

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.4 · #686A47

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 8.6 · #5F5D48

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.9 · #696346

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 9.1 · #4D5645

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 9.4 · #66624B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.8 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 14.5 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#505838

#403857

Analogous

#574F38

#505838

#405738

Triadic

#505838

#384F57

#57384F

Split-Complementary

#505838

#384057

#4F3857

Tetradic

#505838

#38574F

#403857

#573840

Monochromatic

#0E100A

#25281A

#505838

#7A8656

#A0AB7C

Rectangle

#505838

#385740

#403857

#57384F

Compound

#505838

#405738

#403857

#4F3857

Variations

Lighter

#788454

#9BA57C

#C4C9B5

Darker

#40462C

#2C311E

#1A1D11

Saturation

#4A4C43

#4F5738

#5D731C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.79:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#505838

#595339

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#505838

#57573D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#505838

#525456

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dark Rainforest sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#7B6F45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#505838

Daylight 5500K

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

#697469

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#352E4C

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: #505838;

CSS — background

background-color: #505838;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-rainforest: #505838;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-rainforest': '#505838' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#505838] text-[#505838]

SCSS

$dark-rainforest: #505838;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505838?

#505838 is Dark Rainforest, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #505838 warm or cool?

Dark Rainforest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Rainforest?

Dark Rainforest works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Dark Rainforest?

Dark Rainforest pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Rainforest?

You can download Dark Rainforest 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 Dark Rainforest?

The hex code is #505838. In RGB it's 80, 88, 56, and in HSL it's 75°, 22%, 28%.

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