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Forest Falls 6

Dulux

The Analysis

Forest Falls 6 is a high-LRV (79.38) pale green, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. It acts as a neutral backdrop that pushes walls outward, making smaller rooms feel notably more spacious.

This is an ideal candidate for a main wall colour throughout open-plan living areas or hallways. It functions as a sophisticated neutral that replaces standard white while maintaining a crisp, polished finish.

LRV 79

History & Origin

While it draws inspiration from classic botanical palettes, its high-LRV composition makes it distinctly modern. It avoids the heavy, muddied look of historical greens, opting instead for a contemporary, refreshed feel.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It works best in rooms with consistent natural light and pairs beautifully with light oak wood tones for a grounded look. For a sharper contrast, combine it with matte black hardware or polished chrome to define the room’s edges.

The Mood

Living with this shade is restorative because it mimics the visual calm of a garden without being overwhelming. It feels clean and balanced, providing a constant sense of clarity that is neither overly stimulating nor dull.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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