Rainforest Foliage

Technical Profile

What color is Rainforest Foliage? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #115B3D. Colors similar to Rainforest Foliage include Dutch Boy Baguio Green, RAL Mint Green, MPC Field O Green. Comparing swatches side by side is the best way to spot the subtle differences that distinguish these close color relatives. Rainforest Foliage has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Understanding a color's undertone is key to avoiding combinations that clash — it often matters more than the surface color itself. Rainforest Foliage (#115B3D) by Benjamin Moore is a deep green paint color with a rich, saturated presence that draws the eye. It delivers a grounded richness that adds drama and sophistication. On the temperature spectrum this shade carries a cool cast, lending calm and collected elegance. In its RGB breakdown, green is the dominant channel, which gives it a subtle earthy, organic quality even under different lighting conditions. At an LRV of 29 it absorbs more light than it reflects, creating a moody, enveloping atmosphere. Deep greens like this create moody elegance in studies, formal dining rooms, and bedroom accent walls. Satin or semi-gloss finishes help deep colors reflect just enough light to show their full depth, especially on accent walls and trim. For color coordination, Rainforest Foliage pairs beautifully with red tones for bold complementary contrast, or with neighboring teal and green hues for a harmonious, flowing palette. Its cool (green) undertone means trim and ceiling whites should lean neutral to avoid a jarring clash. If Benjamin Moore is unavailable in your area, close cross-brand alternatives exist from Dutch Boy, RAL, MPC and others. In terms of mood and atmosphere, Rainforest Foliage projects a confident, tailored sophistication associated with classic nautical and Art Deco aesthetics. Designers often reach for shades like this when the goal is to shape how a room feels, not just how it looks. This shade is a natural fit for organic modern, biophilic, and mid-century aesthetics. As part of the Benjamin Moore palette, Rainforest Foliage benefits from a curated selection of coordinating colors that the brand recommends for trim, accent, and ceiling pairings. As with any paint color, Rainforest Foliage can shift noticeably between natural daylight, warm incandescent, and cool LED lighting — testing a sample swatch on your wall under different conditions is always recommended. Deep shades generally benefit from a quality primer and may require an extra coat for even, streak-free coverage. Deep tones pair beautifully with velvet upholstery, burnished metal fixtures, dark-stained wood, and textured wallcoverings on adjacent surfaces. You can order Rainforest Foliage (2040-10) directly from Benjamin Moore or through major paint retailers, and we recommend purchasing a peel-and-stick sample to preview it on your wall before buying gallons.