GREYS

Forest Edge

#627B72

RGB 98, 123, 114 · HSL 158°, 11%, 43% · CMYK 20, 0, 7, 52

Forest Edge is #627B72 in HEX — rgb(98, 123, 114), hsl(158°, 11%, 43%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 7%, 52%).

Forest Edge pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 158°, 11%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#627B72

RGB98, 123, 114

HSL158°, 11%, 43%

HSV158°, 20%, 48%

CMYK20, 0, 7, 52

Decimal6454130

CSS RGBrgb(98, 123, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 11%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Salal Leaves 1137-6

ΔE 0.8 · #637D74

Dulux

Stockleaf S26A6

ΔE 0.9 · #647B71

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthen Cheer 465

ΔE 2.4 · #667971

Vista Paint

Earthen Cheer C-464

ΔE 2.9 · #65776D

Behr

Cameroon Green PPU12-17

ΔE 3.2 · #60746D

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 3.5 · #627F7B

Benjamin Moore

Silver AC-21

ΔE 3.5 · #5B726A

Dunn-Edwards

Ecological DE5719

ΔE 3.8 · #677F70

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 4.5 · #62817E

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 5.3 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 6.5 · #737C70

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 6.6 · #5A6C5F

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 7.3 · #5E7A65

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 8.6 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 14.8 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#627B72

#7A626A

Analogous

#627A65

#627B72

#62767A

Triadic

#627B72

#71627A

#7A7162

Split-Complementary

#627B72

#7A6276

#7A6562

Tetradic

#627B72

#65627A

#7A626A

#767A62

Monochromatic

#1E2522

#404F49

#627B72

#88A097

#B3C2BC

Rectangle

#627B72

#626A7A

#7A626A

#7A7162

Compound

#627B72

#62767A

#7A626A

#7A6562

Variations

Lighter

#7E988E

#A0B0AA

#C8D0CD

Darker

#4E625A

#35443E

#1F2824

Saturation

#6A716F

#627A71

#31AB7E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.57:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#627B72

#737273

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#627B72

#777773

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#627B72

#647979

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Forest Edge 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

#898971

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#627B72

Daylight 5500K

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

#768E95

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.

#754657

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: #627B72;

CSS — background

background-color: #627B72;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-edge: #627B72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-edge': '#627B72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#627B72] text-[#627B72]

SCSS

$forest-edge: #627B72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #627B72?

#627B72 is Forest Edge, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #627B72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forest Edge?

Forest Edge works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Forest Edge?

Forest Edge pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Forest Edge?

You can download Forest Edge 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 Edge?

The hex code is #627B72. In RGB it's 98, 123, 114, and in HSL it's 158°, 11%, 43%.

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