Deep Forest
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Deep Forest (CA166) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#75766F
LRV
17.89
Deep Forest's Color Strip
Deep Forest is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sea Stone and Green Tea. The strip spans from Olive at the lightest end to Fiddlehead at the deepest. Strip Artisan24 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Deep Forest in Real Rooms
Deep Forest has a low LRV of 17.89 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Deep Forest brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Deep Forest gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Deep Forest creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Deep Forest sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Deep Forest in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Deep Forest is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Deep Forest on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Deep Forest is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Deep Forest in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Deep Forest in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Deep Forest in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Deep Forest on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Deep Forest acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Deep Forest on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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