What Colors Make Forest Green? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix forest green paint, combine 2 parts Phthalo Green + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or dee
Primary Paint Formula for Forest Green
To mix forest green paint, combine 2 parts Phthalo Green + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Forest Green (#4D6664): 2 parts Phthalo Green + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber
- Soft Tinted Forest Green (#58726F): 2 parts Phthalo Green + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Forest Green (#506159): 2 parts Phthalo Green + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making forest green.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #1B4332 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #4D6664 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #58726F — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #506159 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale