GREENS

Forest Maid

#52B963

RGB 82, 185, 99 · HSL 130°, 42%, 52% · CMYK 56, 0, 46, 27

Forest Maid is #52B963 in HEX — rgb(82, 185, 99), hsl(130°, 42%, 52%), cmyk(56%, 0%, 46%, 27%).

Forest Maid pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 130°, 42%, 52%. 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#52B963

RGB82, 185, 99

HSL130°, 42%, 52%

HSV130°, 56%, 73%

CMYK56, 0, 46, 27

Decimal5421411

CSS RGBrgb(82, 185, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 42%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Forest Maid S24H7

ΔE 1.5 · #52B960

Behr

Herbal 470D-5

ΔE 2.9 · #5ABD62

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 3.8 · #41B45C

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 6.2 · #69C365

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 6.5 · #41A94F

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 7.2 · #32AB51

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 7.5 · #48A759

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 8.1 · #52A84C

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.9 · #7AB96E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 14.2 · #56A05B

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 14.7 · #57A639

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 15.1 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 16.9 · #358C3F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 28 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 28.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 37.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#52B963

#B851A7

Analogous

#73B851

#52B963

#51B896

Triadic

#52B963

#6251B8

#B86251

Split-Complementary

#52B963

#9651B8

#B85173

Tetradic

#52B963

#5173B8

#B851A7

#B89651

Monochromatic

#215028

#378644

#52B963

#88CE93

#BEE4C4

Rectangle

#52B963

#51A7B8

#B851A7

#B86251

Compound

#52B963

#51B896

#B851A7

#B85173

Variations

Lighter

#74C682

#9BD0A4

#C8E1CC

Darker

#3B994B

#276B32

#163F1D

Saturation

#75947A

#51B862

#2EDC4B

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#52B963

#A39968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52B963

#ADAD73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52B963

#63ADB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Forest Maid 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

#7DB765

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52B963

Daylight 5500K

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

#6ABC8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#99488C

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #52B963;

CSS — background

background-color: #52B963;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-maid: #52B963;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-maid': '#52B963' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52B963] text-[#52B963]

SCSS

$forest-maid: #52B963;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52B963?

#52B963 is Forest Maid, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #52B963 warm or cool?

Forest Maid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forest Maid?

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

What colors pair well with Forest Maid?

Forest Maid 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 Forest Maid?

You can download Forest Maid 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 Forest Maid?

The hex code is #52B963. In RGB it's 82, 185, 99, and in HSL it's 130°, 42%, 52%.

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