NEUTRALS

Black Forest

#5E6354

RGB 94, 99, 84 · HSL 80°, 8%, 36% · CMYK 5, 0, 15, 61

Black Forest is #5E6354 in HEX — rgb(94, 99, 84), hsl(80°, 8%, 36%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 15%, 61%).

Black Forest pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 8%, 36%. 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#5E6354

RGB94, 99, 84

HSL80°, 8%, 36%

HSV80°, 15%, 39%

CMYK5, 0, 15, 61

Decimal6185812

CSS RGBrgb(94, 99, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 8%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Black Forest DEA175

Exact match

Dulux

Palo Verde S20A7

ΔE 1.3 · #5F6356

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2140-30

ΔE 1.8 · #626354

Valspar

Flora 5004-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #5E6357

Behr

Patio Stone N360-6

ΔE 2 · #596053

Vista Paint

Newbury Moss C-1408

ΔE 2.5 · #606552

PPG

Winning Ticket 1127-6

ΔE 2.8 · #636653

Sherwin-Williams

Rosemary SW6187

ΔE 2.8 · #64695C

Hallman-Lindsay

Serpentine 443

ΔE 2.9 · #5E5E51

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.3 · #66665A

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 3.9 · #686C5E

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.7 · #676450

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 5.2 · #656952

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 5.9 · #515545

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.6 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 8.1 · #626664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#5E6354

#595463

Analogous

#636154

#5E6354

#576354

Triadic

#5E6354

#545E63

#63545E

Split-Complementary

#5E6354

#545763

#615463

Tetradic

#5E6354

#546361

#595463

#635457

Monochromatic

#10110E

#373A31

#5E6354

#858C78

#ABAFA1

Rectangle

#5E6354

#546359

#595463

#63545E

Compound

#5E6354

#576354

#595463

#615463

Variations

Lighter

#808672

#9FA496

#C7C9C3

Darker

#4B5043

#34372E

#1E201B

Saturation

#5D5E5A

#5E6354

#6C8D2A

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

6.20:1

vs Black

3.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E6354

#636055

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E6354

#626256

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E6354

#5F6162

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black 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

#86775A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E6354

Daylight 5500K

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

#737C7E

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.

#483B62

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: #5E6354;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E6354;

CSS Variable

--color-black-forest: #5E6354;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-forest': '#5E6354' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E6354] text-[#5E6354]

SCSS

$black-forest: #5E6354;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6354?

#5E6354 is Black Forest, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6354 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Black Forest?

Black 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 Black Forest?

You can download Black 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 Black Forest?

The hex code is #5E6354. In RGB it's 94, 99, 84, and in HSL it's 80°, 8%, 36%.

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