NEUTRALS

Refined Green

#384543

RGB 56, 69, 67 · HSL 171°, 10%, 25% · CMYK 19, 0, 3, 73

Refined Green is #384543 in HEX — rgb(56, 69, 67), hsl(171°, 10%, 25%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 3%, 73%).

Refined Green pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 171°, 10%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#384543

RGB56, 69, 67

HSL171°, 10%, 25%

HSV171°, 19%, 27%

CMYK19, 0, 3, 73

Decimal3687747

CSS RGBrgb(56, 69, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 10%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

Exact match

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 2 · #3D4645

Dulux

Briar SG5G8

ΔE 2 · #3D4844

Behr

Space Black N460-7

ΔE 2.4 · #3A4849

Benjamin Moore

Salamander 2050-10

ΔE 3.1 · #303F3F

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #3F4647

Vista Paint

Winter Balsam C-1415

ΔE 3.4 · #35494A

Hallman-Lindsay

Winter Balsam historic-winter-balsam

ΔE 3.6 · #314747

RAL

Black Green 6012

ΔE 4 · #343E40

Valspar

Forest Canopy 5010-1

ΔE 4 · #434A4A

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Shutter Green SW2809

ΔE 4.3 · #303B39

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 4.7 · #464C49

Kilz

Typewriter TB-70

ΔE 4.9 · #424648

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.2 · #494F50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 7.9 · #383737

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10.4 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#384543

#46393B

Analogous

#39463E

#384543

#394246

Triadic

#384543

#443946

#464439

Split-Complementary

#384543

#463942

#463E39

Tetradic

#384543

#3E3946

#46393B

#424639

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#171C1B

#384543

#5C706D

#819894

Rectangle

#384543

#393B46

#46393B

#464439

Compound

#384543

#394246

#46393B

#463E39

Variations

Lighter

#5C706D

#829693

#B7C1BF

Darker

#2E3837

#1F2726

#121716

Saturation

#3E4241

#394644

#1D6358

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#384543

#404144

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#384543

#434343

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#384543

#394444

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Refined Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#69604D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#384543

Daylight 5500K

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

#576572

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#44292D

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: #384543;

CSS — background

background-color: #384543;

CSS Variable

--color-refined-green: #384543;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'refined-green': '#384543' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#384543] text-[#384543]

SCSS

$refined-green: #384543;

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#30484A · ΔE 4.7

Blacktop

#393D3C · ΔE 4.7

Midnight

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#444647 · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #384543?

#384543 is Refined Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #384543 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Refined Green?

Refined Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Refined Green?

Refined Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Refined Green?

You can download Refined 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 Refined Green?

The hex code is #384543. In RGB it's 56, 69, 67, and in HSL it's 171°, 10%, 25%.

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