GREENS

Exclusive Green

#38493E

RGB 56, 73, 62 · HSL 141°, 13%, 25% · CMYK 23, 0, 15, 71

Exclusive Green is #38493E in HEX — rgb(56, 73, 62), hsl(141°, 13%, 25%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 15%, 71%).

Exclusive Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 13%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#38493E

RGB56, 73, 62

HSL141°, 13%, 25%

HSV141°, 23%, 29%

CMYK23, 0, 15, 71

Decimal3688766

CSS RGBrgb(56, 73, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(141, 13%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dard Hunter Green SW0041

ΔE 0.7 · #3A4A3F

Dulux

Bracken Fern S25A9

ΔE 2.3 · #31453A

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 3.4 · #2F4538

Behr

Black Bean 790D-7

ΔE 3.5 · #40493D

Benjamin Moore

Hunter 2041-10

ΔE 4.6 · #2B463E

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 4.6 · #415448

Vista Paint

Green Column C-465

ΔE 4.9 · #455048

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 5.1 · #474F43

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 5.1 · #444B43

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Column 466

ΔE 5.2 · #465149

Kilz

Alpine Valley RG280-02

ΔE 5.5 · #425649

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 6.2 · #384543

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 7.3 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 7.5 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 9 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 10 · #494F50

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#38493E

#483742

Analogous

#3A4837

#38493E

#374846

Triadic

#38493E

#3D3748

#483D37

Split-Complementary

#38493E

#463748

#48373A

Tetradic

#38493E

#373A48

#483742

#484637

Monochromatic

#0B0E0C

#161D19

#38493E

#597362

#7D9B88

Rectangle

#38493E

#374248

#483742

#483D37

Compound

#38493E

#374846

#483742

#48373A

Variations

Lighter

#597362

#809988

#B6C2BA

Darker

#2C3A31

#1E2822

#111713

Saturation

#3D423F

#37483D

#1C6435

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

9.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#38493E

#44433F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38493E

#464640

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38493E

#3A4747

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exclusive Green 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

#69634A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38493E

Daylight 5500K

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

#57686E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#44293A

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: #38493E;

CSS — background

background-color: #38493E;

CSS Variable

--color-exclusive-green: #38493E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exclusive-green': '#38493E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38493E] text-[#38493E]

SCSS

$exclusive-green: #38493E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38493E?

#38493E is Exclusive Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #38493E warm or cool?

Exclusive Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Exclusive Green?

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

What colors pair well with Exclusive Green?

Exclusive Green 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 Exclusive Green?

You can download Exclusive 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 Exclusive Green?

The hex code is #38493E. In RGB it's 56, 73, 62, and in HSL it's 141°, 13%, 25%.

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