GREENS

Green Mallard

#316159

RGB 49, 97, 89 · HSL 170°, 33%, 29% · CMYK 49, 0, 8, 62

Green Mallard is #316159 in HEX — rgb(49, 97, 89), hsl(170°, 33%, 29%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 8%, 62%).

Green Mallard pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 33%, 29%. 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#316159

RGB49, 97, 89

HSL170°, 33%, 29%

HSV170°, 49%, 38%

CMYK49, 0, 8, 62

Decimal3236185

CSS RGBrgb(49, 97, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 33%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Green Mallard BXC-15

Exact match

Dulux

Lacrosse S28B8

ΔE 2.4 · #2E5C56

Benjamin Moore

Brazilian 651

ΔE 2.5 · #346256

PPG

Holly Leaf 1143-7

ΔE 3.2 · #2E5A50

Valspar

Southern Garden 5011-6

ΔE 3.3 · #376457

Vista Paint

Deep Loden Green K-1252

ΔE 3.4 · #305E51

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 3.5 · #355D51

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 3.5 · #346558

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 4.2 · #2E6864

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 6.2 · #3A5F4E

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 7.3 · #2C5545

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.5 · #415448

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 12.5 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 13.8 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 14.1 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 14.1 · #586768

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#316159

#62323A

Analogous

#326242

#316159

#325262

Triadic

#316159

#5A3262

#625A32

Split-Complementary

#316159

#623252

#624232

Tetradic

#316159

#423262

#62323A

#526232

Monochromatic

#091110

#182F2C

#316159

#4B9589

#74B9AD

Rectangle

#316159

#323A62

#62323A

#625A32

Compound

#316159

#325262

#62323A

#624232

Variations

Lighter

#4A9386

#74B1A7

#B1CEC9

Darker

#275049

#1A3733

#0F211E

Saturation

#43514F

#32625A

#197B6B

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

7.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#316159

#52535A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#316159

#5B5B5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#316159

#345F5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Mallard 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

#64755E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#316159

Daylight 5500K

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

#517A82

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#502D33

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: #316159;

CSS — background

background-color: #316159;

CSS Variable

--color-green-mallard: #316159;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-mallard': '#316159' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#316159] text-[#316159]

SCSS

$green-mallard: #316159;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #316159?

#316159 is Green Mallard, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #316159 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Mallard?

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

What colors pair well with Green Mallard?

Green Mallard 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 Green Mallard?

You can download Green Mallard 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 Green Mallard?

The hex code is #316159. In RGB it's 49, 97, 89, and in HSL it's 170°, 33%, 29%.

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