GREENS

Balsam Branch

#36574E

RGB 54, 87, 78 · HSL 164°, 23%, 28% · CMYK 38, 0, 10, 66

Balsam Branch is #36574E in HEX — rgb(54, 87, 78), hsl(164°, 23%, 28%), cmyk(38%, 0%, 10%, 66%).

Balsam Branch pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 23%, 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#36574E

RGB54, 87, 78

HSL164°, 23%, 28%

HSV164°, 38%, 34%

CMYK38, 0, 10, 66

Decimal3561294

CSS RGBrgb(54, 87, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 23%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Favorite Green 5011-4

ΔE 1.6 · #365952

PPG

Midnight Clover 1138-7

ΔE 2.2 · #3C574E

Dulux

Deep Mooring S27B9

ΔE 2.3 · #355249

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 2.3 · #39544B

Benjamin Moore

Garden 644

ΔE 2.9 · #3F5D54

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 3.1 · #405B50

Behr

Silken Pine N430-7

ΔE 3.2 · #335C52

Vista Paint

Woodland Fern K-272

ΔE 4.2 · #2A574C

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 4.6 · #2A4F43

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.3 · #415448

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 5.8 · #2C5545

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 6 · #40534E

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.6 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 11.6 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 12.6 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 12.9 · #535654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#36574E

#583740

Analogous

#37583F

#36574E

#375058

Triadic

#36574E

#4F3758

#584F37

Split-Complementary

#36574E

#583750

#583F37

Tetradic

#36574E

#3F3758

#583740

#505837

Monochromatic

#0A100E

#1A2925

#36574E

#548779

#7BAD9F

Rectangle

#36574E

#374058

#583740

#584F37

Compound

#36574E

#375058

#583740

#583F37

Variations

Lighter

#538578

#7BA69B

#B4C9C4

Darker

#2B4740

#1D312C

#111D1A

Saturation

#424C4A

#37584F

#1B735C

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

7.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.63:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#36574E

#4C4D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36574E

#52524F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36574E

#385555

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Balsam Branch 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

#686E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36574E

Daylight 5500K

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

#55737A

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.

#4C2E36

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: #36574E;

CSS — background

background-color: #36574E;

CSS Variable

--color-balsam-branch: #36574E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balsam-branch': '#36574E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36574E] text-[#36574E]

SCSS

$balsam-branch: #36574E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36574E?

#36574E is Balsam Branch, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #36574E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balsam Branch?

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

What colors pair well with Balsam Branch?

Balsam Branch 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 Balsam Branch?

You can download Balsam Branch 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 Balsam Branch?

The hex code is #36574E. In RGB it's 54, 87, 78, and in HSL it's 164°, 23%, 28%.

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