Black Forest Green

Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Black Forest Green sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 168°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 3%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 16%. Hue is close to 168°. The hex value is #242e2c. The RGB value is 36, 46, 44.

Black Forest Green has brightness around 3%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Black Forest Green with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Black Forest Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Black Forest Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.