NEUTRALS

Sherwood Forest

#555A4C

RGB 85, 90, 76 · HSL 81°, 8%, 33% · CMYK 6, 0, 16, 65

Sherwood Forest is #555A4C in HEX — rgb(85, 90, 76), hsl(81°, 8%, 33%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 16%, 65%).

Sherwood Forest pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 81°, 8%, 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#555A4C

RGB85, 90, 76

HSL81°, 8%, 33%

HSV81°, 16%, 35%

CMYK6, 0, 16, 65

Decimal5593676

CSS RGBrgb(85, 90, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 8%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 462

ΔE 1.7 · #575E50

Vista Paint

Irish Moss K-880

ΔE 2.3 · #505646

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 2.3 · #525746

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 2.5 · #515545

Behr

Pastoral PPU10-20

ΔE 2.5 · #595F53

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

ΔE 2.5 · #565C4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Serpentine 443

ΔE 3.1 · #5E5E51

Dulux

Mountain Camp S18B8

ΔE 3.4 · #585647

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 3.4 · #4D5645

Dunn-Edwards

Black Forest DEA175

ΔE 3.7 · #5E6354

Valspar

Flora 5004-2C

ΔE 4 · #5E6357

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.4 · #495748

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.8 · #676450

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.5 · #535654

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.8 · #464C49

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#555A4C

#524D5B

Analogous

#5B594D

#555A4C

#4F5B4D

Triadic

#555A4C

#4D565B

#5B4D56

Split-Complementary

#555A4C

#4D4F5B

#594D5B

Tetradic

#555A4C

#4D5B59

#524D5B

#5B4D4F

Monochromatic

#0D0E0C

#2F322A

#555A4C

#7D8471

#A3A899

Rectangle

#555A4C

#4D5B52

#524D5B

#5B4D56

Compound

#555A4C

#4F5B4D

#524D5B

#594D5B

Variations

Lighter

#79806D

#9B9F92

#C4C7C0

Darker

#45493E

#30322A

#1C1D18

Saturation

#555652

#565B4D

#628227

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

7.11:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555A4C

#5A574D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555A4C

#59594E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555A4C

#565859

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sherwood 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

#7F7054

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555A4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7578

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#423659

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: #555A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #555A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-sherwood-forest: #555A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sherwood-forest': '#555A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555A4C] text-[#555A4C]

SCSS

$sherwood-forest: #555A4C;

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Mohegan Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555A4C?

#555A4C is Sherwood Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #555A4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sherwood Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Sherwood Forest?

Sherwood 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 Sherwood Forest?

You can download Sherwood 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 Sherwood Forest?

The hex code is #555A4C. In RGB it's 85, 90, 76, and in HSL it's 81°, 8%, 33%.

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