GREENS

Pumpkin Green

#286848

RGB 40, 104, 72 · HSL 150°, 44%, 28% · CMYK 62, 0, 31, 59

Pumpkin Green is #286848 in HEX — rgb(40, 104, 72), hsl(150°, 44%, 28%), cmyk(62%, 0%, 31%, 59%).

Pumpkin Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 44%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#286848

RGB40, 104, 72

HSL150°, 44%, 28%

HSV150°, 62%, 41%

CMYK62, 0, 31, 59

Decimal2648136

CSS RGBrgb(40, 104, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 44%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 1.5 · #286A4C

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 2 · #236649

Dulux

Jungle Book Green S25C8

ΔE 3.4 · #366C4C

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

ΔE 3.5 · #236843

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 3.9 · #20603D

Valspar

Four-Leaf Clover 6011-6

ΔE 4 · #366A4C

Benjamin Moore

Celtic 2038-10

ΔE 4.4 · #0D6647

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 4.9 · #317455

Sherwin-Williams

Espalier SW6734

ΔE 6.2 · #2F5F3A

Behr

Green Agate M430-7

ΔE 6.5 · #2D693E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 8.7 · #006F49

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 8.8 · #155843

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 10.3 · #007856

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 12.5 · #356253

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15.6 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 22.5 · #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

#286848

#672847

Analogous

#286728

#286848

#286767

Triadic

#286848

#472867

#674728

Split-Complementary

#286848

#672867

#672828

Tetradic

#286848

#282867

#672847

#676728

Monochromatic

#07120D

#133021

#286848

#3D9E6E

#65C394

Rectangle

#286848

#284767

#672847

#674728

Compound

#286848

#286767

#672847

#672828

Variations

Lighter

#3D9C6C

#68BA91

#ABD3BF

Darker

#1F5439

#143A27

#0B2217

Saturation

#3E5147

#286747

#147B47

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#286848

#59564A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#286848

#61614D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#286848

#316364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pumpkin 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

#5D7B51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#286848

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B8075

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#53263D

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: #286848;

CSS — background

background-color: #286848;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpkin-green: #286848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpkin-green': '#286848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#286848] text-[#286848]

SCSS

$pumpkin-green: #286848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #286848?

#286848 is Pumpkin Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #286848 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumpkin Green?

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

What colors pair well with Pumpkin Green?

Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Green?

You can download Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Green?

The hex code is #286848. In RGB it's 40, 104, 72, and in HSL it's 150°, 44%, 28%.

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