Dulux Forest Shade 50GY 13/136
| Code: | 50GY 13/136 |
| Name: | Forest Shade |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Forest Shade?
Let’s dive into a full Forest Shade paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 50GY 13/136. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Dulux 50GY 13/136 for bathroom
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What are Dulux Forest Shade undertones?
The undertone of Forest Shade can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#57624D
RGB code:
87, 98, 77
Is Dulux Forest Shade 50GY 13/136 cool or warm?
With a hue of 91° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
50GY 13/136 Forest Shade HSL code: 91, 12%, 34%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Forest Shade
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Forest Shade:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
50GY 13/136
Forest Shade
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Forest Shade with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 271, such as Dulux Plum Compote and Purple Sage 2.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #57624D | |
| RGB Decimal | 87, 98, 77 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.12%, 38.43%, 30.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 91° Saturation: 21.43% Value: 38.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(91, 12, 34) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.22 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.43 Key: 61.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 92.317 I: 0.193 Q: -8.862 | |
| XYZ | X: 9.637 Y: 11.297 Z: 8.692 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.077 a:-8.556 b:10.568 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.077 u:-5.185 v:14.184 | |
| Decimal | 5726797 | |
| Hunter Lab | 33.612, -7.639, 8.196 |
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