GREENS

Black Green

#384E49

RGB 56, 78, 73 · HSL 166°, 16%, 26% · CMYK 28, 0, 6, 69

Black Green is #384E49 in HEX — rgb(56, 78, 73), hsl(166°, 16%, 26%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 6%, 69%).

Black Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 16%, 26%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#384E49

RGB56, 78, 73

HSL166°, 16%, 26%

HSV166°, 28%, 31%

CMYK28, 0, 6, 69

Decimal3690057

CSS RGBrgb(56, 78, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 16%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Amphitrite S27A9

ΔE 1.9 · #384E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 2.6 · #40534E

Behr

Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A

ΔE 3 · #3D554F

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 3 · #3C504F

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 3.1 · #405550

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 3.5 · #43544F

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 714

ΔE 3.8 · #425552

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 3.9 · #39544B

Sherwin-Williams

Dard Hunter Green SW0041

ΔE 4.6 · #3A4A3F

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 5 · #445956

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.1 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.7 · #464C49

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 6.8 · #2F4538

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7.6 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.9 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 8.8 · #214136

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

#384E49

#4D383D

Analogous

#384D3D

#384E49

#38474D

Triadic

#384E49

#48384D

#4D4838

Split-Complementary

#384E49

#4D3847

#4D3D38

Tetradic

#384E49

#3D384D

#4D383D

#474D38

Monochromatic

#0B0F0E

#18211E

#384E49

#587971

#7DA198

Rectangle

#384E49

#383D4D

#4D383D

#4D4838

Compound

#384E49

#38474D

#4D383D

#4D3D38

Variations

Lighter

#577971

#7E9D96

#B6C4C1

Darker

#2C3E3A

#1E2B28

#111917

Saturation

#3F4544

#384D48

#1C6957

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

8.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#384E49

#46474A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#384E49

#4B4B4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#384E49

#394D4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Black 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

#696752

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#384E49

Daylight 5500K

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

#576C76

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.

#462A31

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: #384E49;

CSS — background

background-color: #384E49;

CSS Variable

--color-black-green: #384E49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-green': '#384E49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#384E49] text-[#384E49]

SCSS

$black-green: #384E49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #384E49?

#384E49 is Black Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #384E49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Green?

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

What colors pair well with Black Green?

Black 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 Black Green?

You can download Black 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 Black Green?

The hex code is #384E49. In RGB it's 56, 78, 73, and in HSL it's 166°, 16%, 26%.

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