GREENS

Green Gables

#355245

RGB 53, 82, 69 · HSL 153°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 35, 0, 16, 68

Green Gables is #355245 in HEX — rgb(53, 82, 69), hsl(153°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 16%, 68%).

Green Gables pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 21%, 26%. 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#355245

RGB53, 82, 69

HSL153°, 21%, 26%

HSV153°, 35%, 32%

CMYK35, 0, 16, 68

Decimal3494469

CSS RGBrgb(53, 82, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Gables S26A8

Exact match

PPG

Black Spruce 1137-7

ΔE 1.8 · #395648

Behr

Alpine Trail N420-7

ΔE 2.6 · #3B5646

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 3 · #39544B

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 3.2 · #2A4F43

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 4.3 · #405B50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 4.3 · #415448

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 4.7 · #2C5545

Benjamin Moore

Gondola 602

ΔE 4.9 · #385D50

Valspar

Favorite Green 5011-4

ΔE 5 · #365952

Vista Paint

Amish Green C-1410

ΔE 5 · #405E50

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 6.1 · #3A5F4E

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 7.6 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 11.5 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 13.2 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 13.3 · #3F4647

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#355245

#503441

Analogous

#345036

#355245

#344F50

Triadic

#355245

#443450

#504434

Split-Complementary

#355245

#50344F

#503634

Tetradic

#355245

#363450

#503441

#4F5034

Monochromatic

#0A0F0D

#16221D

#355245

#537F6B

#77A691

Rectangle

#355245

#344150

#503441

#504434

Compound

#355245

#344F50

#503441

#503634

Variations

Lighter

#527E6A

#7AA290

#B3C7BE

Darker

#294136

#1C2D25

#101A16

Saturation

#3E4643

#345044

#1A6A46

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

8.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.44:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#355245

#494846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#355245

#4E4E47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#355245

#385050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Gables 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

#676A4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#355245

Daylight 5500K

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

#546F73

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#462A37

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: #355245;

CSS — background

background-color: #355245;

CSS Variable

--color-green-gables: #355245;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-gables': '#355245' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#355245] text-[#355245]

SCSS

$green-gables: #355245;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #355245?

#355245 is Green Gables, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #355245 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Gables?

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

What colors pair well with Green Gables?

Green Gables 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 Gables?

You can download Green Gables 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 Gables?

The hex code is #355245. In RGB it's 53, 82, 69, and in HSL it's 153°, 21%, 26%.

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