GREENS

Caterpillar Green

#146B44

RGB 20, 107, 68 · HSL 153°, 69%, 25% · CMYK 81, 0, 36, 58

Caterpillar Green is #146B44 in HEX — rgb(20, 107, 68), hsl(153°, 69%, 25%), cmyk(81%, 0%, 36%, 58%).

Caterpillar Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 69%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#146B44

RGB20, 107, 68

HSL153°, 69%, 25%

HSV153°, 81%, 42%

CMYK81, 0, 36, 58

Decimal1338180

CSS RGBrgb(20, 107, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 69%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Caterpillar Green S26F9

Exact match

Behr

Billiard Table S-H-490

ΔE 1.2 · #126D45

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 1.9 · #1E6A43

Sherwin-Williams

Greens SW6748

ΔE 2.3 · #016844

Dunn-Edwards

Lucky Clover DEA130

ΔE 2.5 · #006940

Vista Paint

Emerald Lights K-1254

ΔE 2.6 · #096845

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 3 · #006F49

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2039-10

ΔE 4.9 · #016343

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 6.6 · #20603D

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.9 · #007856

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 7.4 · #286A4C

PPG

Ivy League 1228-7

ΔE 7.5 · #007958

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 9.7 · #407148

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 10.8 · #128458

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 12.3 · #2B834C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 27 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#146B44

#6C143B

Analogous

#146C18

#146B44

#14676C

Triadic

#146B44

#44146C

#6C4414

Split-Complementary

#146B44

#6C1467

#6C1814

Tetradic

#146B44

#18146C

#6C143B

#676C14

Monochromatic

#04160E

#082B1B

#146B44

#20AC6D

#3DDB94

Rectangle

#146B44

#143B6C

#6C143B

#6C4414

Compound

#146B44

#14676C

#6C143B

#6C1814

Variations

Lighter

#20AC6D

#49D093

#9CDCBF

Darker

#0E5837

#083E26

#042516

Saturation

#334D41

#146C44

#0A7645

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.53:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#146B44

#595546

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#146B44

#62624A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#146B44

#256566

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caterpillar Green sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#4E7D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#146B44

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#3C8272

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#561633

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #146B44;

CSS — background

background-color: #146B44;

CSS Variable

--color-caterpillar-green: #146B44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caterpillar-green': '#146B44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#146B44] text-[#146B44]

SCSS

$caterpillar-green: #146B44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #146B44?

#146B44 is Caterpillar Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #146B44 warm or cool?

Caterpillar Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Caterpillar Green?

Caterpillar Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Caterpillar Green?

Caterpillar Green pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Caterpillar Green?

You can download Caterpillar Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Caterpillar Green?

The hex code is #146B44. In RGB it's 20, 107, 68, and in HSL it's 153°, 69%, 25%.

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