GREENS

Census

#327A66

RGB 50, 122, 102 · HSL 163°, 42%, 34% · CMYK 59, 0, 16, 52

Census is #327A66 in HEX — rgb(50, 122, 102), hsl(163°, 42%, 34%), cmyk(59%, 0%, 16%, 52%).

Census pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 163°, 42%, 34%. 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#327A66

RGB50, 122, 102

HSL163°, 42%, 34%

HSV163°, 59%, 48%

CMYK59, 0, 16, 52

Decimal3308134

CSS RGBrgb(50, 122, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 42%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Census S27E8

Exact match

PPG

Pinehurst 1140-6

ΔE 2 · #2B7B66

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Needle DE5706

ΔE 3.1 · #3A7968

Benjamin Moore

Green 2041-30

ΔE 3.4 · #358270

Vista Paint

Emerald Valley K-257

ΔE 4.2 · #3B8272

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 4.8 · #46836E

Valspar

Nordic Forest 5010-6

ΔE 4.9 · #2F6F5E

Behr

Shaded Spruce 480F-6

ΔE 5.1 · #447963

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 5.5 · #328267

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 6.1 · #368976

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 7.2 · #317455

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 8.8 · #316650

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 9.1 · #286A4C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.1 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 9.6 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.4 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#327A66

#7B3247

Analogous

#327B42

#327A66

#326B7B

Triadic

#327A66

#66327B

#7B6632

Split-Complementary

#327A66

#7B326B

#7B4232

Tetradic

#327A66

#42327B

#7B3247

#6B7B32

Monochromatic

#07120F

#1C4539

#327A66

#48B194

#7DCAB4

Rectangle

#327A66

#32477B

#7B3247

#7B6632

Compound

#327A66

#326B7B

#7B3247

#7B4232

Variations

Lighter

#46AB8E

#76BEAA

#B3D5CC

Darker

#276453

#1A4639

#0E2922

Saturation

#4C625B

#327B66

#199471

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

5.11:1

vs Black

4.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#327A66

#666668

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#327A66

#727269

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#327A66

#3A7676

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Census 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

#658868

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#327A66

Daylight 5500K

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

#528D8C

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.

#642F3E

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: #327A66;

CSS — background

background-color: #327A66;

CSS Variable

--color-census: #327A66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'census': '#327A66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#327A66] text-[#327A66]

SCSS

$census: #327A66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #327A66?

#327A66 is Census, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #327A66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Census?

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

What colors pair well with Census?

Census 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 Census?

You can download Census 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 Census?

The hex code is #327A66. In RGB it's 50, 122, 102, and in HSL it's 163°, 42%, 34%.

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