GREENS

Bright Forest

#728A51

RGB 114, 138, 81 · HSL 85°, 26%, 43% · CMYK 17, 0, 41, 46

Bright Forest is #728A51 in HEX — rgb(114, 138, 81), hsl(85°, 26%, 43%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 41%, 46%).

Bright Forest pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 26%, 43%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#728A51

RGB114, 138, 81

HSL85°, 26%, 43%

HSV85°, 41%, 54%

CMYK17, 0, 41, 46

Decimal7506513

CSS RGBrgb(114, 138, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 26%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Green Suede HDC-SM14-2

ΔE 1.8 · #748850

Dulux

Forest Bound S22E8

ΔE 3.6 · #758F50

Dunn-Edwards

Peas in a Pod DE5586

ΔE 3.8 · #7B9459

Vista Paint

Green Knoll C-759

ΔE 4 · #68814C

Sherwin-Williams

Talipot Palm SW6726

ΔE 4.4 · #648149

Kilz

Plant Stem LG280-01

ΔE 4.4 · #66824E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 5 · #647F4A

Benjamin Moore

Courtyard 546

ΔE 5.1 · #6F8555

Valspar

Field Time Green 5008-6C

ΔE 6.2 · #658B57

PPG

Mint Leaves 1120-7

ΔE 7.1 · #6A7D4E

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 11.4 · #587246

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.6 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 12.3 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 15.5 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 17.3 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 17.8 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#728A51

#69518A

Analogous

#8A8551

#728A51

#568A51

Triadic

#728A51

#51728A

#8A5172

Split-Complementary

#728A51

#51568A

#85518A

Tetradic

#728A51

#518A85

#69518A

#8A5156

Monochromatic

#232A19

#4A5A35

#728A51

#99B078

#BDCCA8

Rectangle

#728A51

#518A69

#69518A

#8A5172

Compound

#728A51

#568A51

#69518A

#85518A

Variations

Lighter

#90A96C

#ABBB95

#CED5C3

Darker

#5C7040

#3F4E2B

#252E19

Saturation

#6F7665

#728A51

#79B329

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.84:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.47:1

Deuteranopia

#728A51

#877E53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#728A51

#86865B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#728A51

#778286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bright Forest sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#959458

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#728A51

Daylight 5500K

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

#82997C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#594675

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: #728A51;

CSS — background

background-color: #728A51;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-forest: #728A51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-forest': '#728A51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#728A51] text-[#728A51]

SCSS

$bright-forest: #728A51;

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#89A068 · ΔE 8.6

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#627649 · ΔE 9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #728A51?

#728A51 is Bright Forest, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #728A51 warm or cool?

Bright Forest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Forest?

Bright Forest works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Bright Forest?

Bright Forest pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bright Forest?

You can download Bright 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 Bright Forest?

The hex code is #728A51. In RGB it's 114, 138, 81, and in HSL it's 85°, 26%, 43%.

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