NEUTRALS

Dark Forest

#556962

RGB 85, 105, 98 · HSL 159°, 11%, 37% · CMYK 19, 0, 7, 59

Dark Forest is #556962 in HEX — rgb(85, 105, 98), hsl(159°, 11%, 37%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 59%).

Dark Forest pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 159°, 11%, 37%. 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#556962

RGB85, 105, 98

HSL159°, 11%, 37%

HSV159°, 19%, 41%

CMYK19, 0, 7, 59

Decimal5597538

CSS RGBrgb(85, 105, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 11%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Collard Green S25A7

ΔE 0.9 · #536860

Behr

Lunar Basalt BNC-26

ΔE 1 · #556B64

Valspar

Canadian Fir 5004-4C

ΔE 1.5 · #51665E

PPG

Obligation 1135-7

ΔE 2.4 · #54645C

Dunn-Edwards

Artistic Stone DE6307

ΔE 2.4 · #5C6B65

Hallman-Lindsay

Hazelwood historic-hazelwood

ΔE 2.9 · #5B695F

Vista Paint

Hazelwood C-1407

ΔE 3.1 · #5D6A61

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 3.1 · #506A67

Benjamin Moore

Silver AC-21

ΔE 3.6 · #5B726A

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 3.8 · #5A6C5F

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.4 · #586768

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.5 · #646B63

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.8 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.6 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 8.7 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.4 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#556962

#69545B

Analogous

#546957

#556962

#546669

Triadic

#556962

#615469

#696154

Split-Complementary

#556962

#695466

#695754

Tetradic

#556962

#575469

#69545B

#666954

Monochromatic

#101412

#323E3A

#556962

#779289

#A2B4AE

Rectangle

#556962

#545B69

#69545B

#696154

Compound

#556962

#546669

#69545B

#695754

Variations

Lighter

#718C83

#96A8A1

#C2CBC8

Darker

#43544E

#2E3A36

#1A221F

Saturation

#5B615F

#546961

#2A936E

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

5.86:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#556962

#626263

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#556962

#666663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#556962

#566868

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dark 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

#7F7B65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#556962

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C8089

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.

#643C4A

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: #556962;

CSS — background

background-color: #556962;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-forest: #556962;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-forest': '#556962' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#556962] text-[#556962]

SCSS

$dark-forest: #556962;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556962?

#556962 is Dark Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #556962 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Forest?

Dark 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 Dark Forest?

You can download Dark 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 Dark Forest?

The hex code is #556962. In RGB it's 85, 105, 98, and in HSL it's 159°, 11%, 37%.

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