GREENS

The Back Nine

#236843

RGB 35, 104, 67 · HSL 148°, 50%, 27% · CMYK 66, 0, 36, 59

The Back Nine is #236843 in HEX — rgb(35, 104, 67), hsl(148°, 50%, 27%), cmyk(66%, 0%, 36%, 59%).

The Back Nine pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 50%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#236843

RGB35, 104, 67

HSL148°, 50%, 27%

HSV148°, 66%, 41%

CMYK66, 0, 36, 59

Decimal2320451

CSS RGBrgb(35, 104, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 50%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 2.1 · #1E6A43

Dulux

Fairway Green S25D9

ΔE 3.1 · #26623D

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 3.5 · #20603D

Benjamin Moore

Cat's 2036-10

ΔE 3.9 · #307047

Behr

Green Agate M430-7

ΔE 4 · #2D693E

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 4.6 · #286A4C

Sherwin-Williams

Greens SW6748

ΔE 4.7 · #016844

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 5 · #236649

Dunn-Edwards

Lucky Clover DEA130

ΔE 6 · #006940

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 6.5 · #006F49

Valspar

Four-Leaf Clover 6011-6

ΔE 6.9 · #366A4C

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 9.4 · #007856

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 13.7 · #128458

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 14.5 · #24896A

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 24.3 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#236843

#672247

Analogous

#256722

#236843

#226765

Triadic

#236843

#432267

#674322

Split-Complementary

#236843

#652267

#672225

Tetradic

#236843

#222567

#672247

#676522

Monochromatic

#06130C

#0F2E1E

#236843

#36A168

#5BC88E

Rectangle

#236843

#224767

#672247

#674322

Compound

#236843

#226765

#672247

#672225

Variations

Lighter

#359F67

#60BF8C

#A7D5BC

Darker

#1A5435

#113B24

#092315

Saturation

#3B4F44

#226743

#117841

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

6.70:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#236843

#585445

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#236843

#606049

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#236843

#2E6264

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

The Back Nine 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

#5A7B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#236843

Daylight 5500K

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

#478072

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#53223C

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: #236843;

CSS — background

background-color: #236843;

CSS Variable

--color-the-back-nine: #236843;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-back-nine': '#236843' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#236843] text-[#236843]

SCSS

$the-back-nine: #236843;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #236843?

#236843 is The Back Nine, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #236843 warm or cool?

The Back Nine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with The Back Nine?

The Back Nine works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with The Back Nine?

The Back Nine 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 The Back Nine?

You can download The Back Nine 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 The Back Nine?

The hex code is #236843. In RGB it's 35, 104, 67, and in HSL it's 148°, 50%, 27%.

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