Forest green is an evocative and versatile shade, making it a great choice for many a room. It’s a unique member of the green family that’s inspiring projects big and small.
So, what sets forest green apart from other shades? And how can you incorporate it in your home? Read on as we consider its qualities and offer up four fantastic colour combinations for your home.
Get a feeling for forest green
Forest green's cool richness can lend a sense of tranquillity and its depth can transform a space into a serene retreat with a soothing atmosphere. A bold colour, it can also bring drama without overwhelming.
Despite its coolness, forest green does not feel at all cold. Instead, it’s rather grounding and familiar. Evoking nature, it can envelop a room and provide a sense of stability.
As a darker shade, it works fabulously in locations with shifting levels of light – whether that’s natural daylight or artificial lighting. Varying light highlights some areas with an inviting warmth whilst others appear darker and moodier – much like a forest in nature. This dynamic quality gives forest green a classic, established and timeless appeal, making it much easier to use than you might think. Frenchic colours that fit with the forest green palette include Victory Lane, Jersey Boy, Stirling and Black Forest.
What colours go with forest green?
If you’re wondering what to pair with your new-found favourite shade, here are four palettes to try alongside forest green in your home…
Teal and black
A striking and classic combination of black or deep teal creates a moody, luxurious feel – with each colour enhancing the richness of the other.
Forest green and deep teal work together to create a cool, jewel-toned combination. Try After Midnight or Steel Teal (below). On the other hand, blacks like Blackjack and Panther ground the theme, adding a sleekness and elegance. You can also try both black and teal alongside forest green for a cool, grounded and harmonious look.
Plum or earthy red
Inject some rich warmth with plum tones like Boho Berry (below) and Plum Pudding or earthy reds such as Rubina, Dawlish and Riad Red.
These colours will infuse a room with a cosy, warm and sumptuous atmosphere. Include materials like velvet and sleek natural wood to enhance the effect. The addition of red-based shades adds a sense of intimacy, perfect for dining rooms and sitting rooms, in particular.
Mustard or chartreuse
A burst of mustard yellow can lift an entire room, adding a pop of energy and creating a focal point. Mustard also complements the natural, earthy character of forest green but adds an eye-catching vibrancy and warmth. Hot As Mustard and Honeycombe are two excellent choices.
The lime-infused, upbeat nature of chartreuse works similarly to balance the dark serenity of forest green. Paint colours like Citrine can breathe life into the coolness. It’s an unusual choice that can feel thoroughly modern and sleek as well as timeless, depending on how it is used.
Pale blue and soft grey
Get yourself some effortless Nordic cool by incorporating soft blues and greys to a forest-green-infused room. This draws on a long-established, Scandinavian design aesthetic, using combinations of natural tones and shades with pared back, relaxed living and surroundings.
Forest green can provide the perfect setting for the cool tones of pale blues like Duckling and Iceman – and soft, calming greys like Shush (below) and Bunnikins. The result is a wonderfully neutral, soothing and contemporary palette.
Forest green has got it all
With its grounding nature, forest green brings a sense of calm and stability to any space. At the same time, its inherent richness allows you to experiment with combinations of style and colour that will elevate your home to a new level of sophistication.
At Frenchic, we have everything you need to find your favourite shade of forest green and the perfect colours to go with it. Start with our choice of Jersey Boy, Victory Lane, Stirling and Black Forest. Then browse over 150 colours to find the ideal pairing for your space, whether you’re painting walls, furniture, woodwork or a bit of everything!
Find your local Frenchic stockist online to get up close and personal with our paints before buying. And don’t forget to read out guide to olive green if you haven’t already!
