NEUTRALS

Forest Nightfall

#54605C

RGB 84, 96, 92 · HSL 160°, 7%, 35% · CMYK 13, 0, 4, 62

Forest Nightfall is #54605C in HEX — rgb(84, 96, 92), hsl(160°, 7%, 35%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 62%).

Forest Nightfall pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 7%, 35%. 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#54605C

RGB84, 96, 92

HSL160°, 7%, 35%

HSV160°, 13%, 38%

CMYK13, 0, 4, 62

Decimal5529692

CSS RGBrgb(84, 96, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 7%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Forest Nightfall 5003-4C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Shady Place K-833

ΔE 1.9 · #58615F

Dulux

Coriole SG5H7

ΔE 1.9 · #50605E

Behr

Trail Print 790F-6

ΔE 2.2 · #58625B

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 3.1 · #575D56

PPG

Obligation 1135-7

ΔE 3.2 · #54645C

Dunn-Edwards

Soot DE6321

ΔE 3.4 · #555E5F

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 3.7 · #4E5754

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 3.7 · #4C5857

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 4.1 · #566466

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.2 · #586768

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 4.6 · #5E6259

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.1 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 5.8 · #646462

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.2 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.4 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#54605C

#5F5357

Analogous

#535F55

#54605C

#535D5F

Triadic

#54605C

#5B535F

#5F5B53

Split-Complementary

#54605C

#5F535D

#5F5553

Tetradic

#54605C

#55535F

#5F5357

#5D5F53

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#2F3734

#54605C

#778882

#A0ACA8

Rectangle

#54605C

#53575F

#5F5357

#5F5B53

Compound

#54605C

#535D5F

#5F5357

#5F5553

Variations

Lighter

#72837D

#96A19E

#C2C8C6

Darker

#424D49

#2D3532

#1A1F1D

Saturation

#575B5A

#535F5B

#2A8969

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

6.55:1

vs Black

3.20:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#54605C

#5C5C5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54605C

#5E5E5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54605C

#555F5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Forest Nightfall 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

#7E7560

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54605C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7A84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#5F3946

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: #54605C;

CSS — background

background-color: #54605C;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-nightfall: #54605C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-nightfall': '#54605C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54605C] text-[#54605C]

SCSS

$forest-nightfall: #54605C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54605C?

#54605C is Forest Nightfall, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #54605C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forest Nightfall?

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

What colors pair well with Forest Nightfall?

Forest Nightfall 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 Forest Nightfall?

You can download Forest Nightfall 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 Nightfall?

The hex code is #54605C. In RGB it's 84, 96, 92, and in HSL it's 160°, 7%, 35%.

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