Dulux • 50GY 13/136

Forest Shade

Name: Dulux Forest Shade 50GY 13/136
Brand: Dulux

We've categorized Forest Shade as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#57624D

LRV

13.00

Light Reflectance Value

13.00

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Forest Shade in Real Rooms

Forest Shade has a low LRV of 13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 Bathroom Photos

Using Forest Shade on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Dulux Forest Shade bathroom paint

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Dulux Forest Shade bathroom accent wall

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Dulux Forest Shade bathroom color

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1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to Forest Shade in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Dulux Forest Shade bedroom color

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1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Forest Shade, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Dulux Forest Shade wall paint color

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2 Living Room Photos

Forest Shade works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Dulux Forest Shade hallway color

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Dulux Forest Shade living room accent wall

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3 Dining Room Photos

The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Forest Shade 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.