GREENS

Moss Vale

#38614C

RGB 56, 97, 76 · HSL 149°, 27%, 30% · CMYK 42, 0, 22, 62

Moss Vale is #38614C in HEX — rgb(56, 97, 76), hsl(149°, 27%, 30%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 22%, 62%).

Moss Vale pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 27%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#38614C

RGB56, 97, 76

HSL149°, 27%, 30%

HSV149°, 42%, 38%

CMYK42, 0, 22, 62

Decimal3694924

CSS RGBrgb(56, 97, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 27%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moss Vale S25B8

ΔE 0.6 · #38614B

Vista Paint

Glory Green K-1253

ΔE 2.4 · #386651

Valspar

Palace Green 6009-6

ΔE 2.5 · #3C614F

Behr

Vert Pierre BIC-54

ΔE 2.7 · #356452

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 3 · #3A5F4E

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 3.4 · #3C5F4E

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 4 · #305A4A

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 4.1 · #316650

Benjamin Moore

Gondola 602

ΔE 5.4 · #385D50

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 5.8 · #355D51

Sherwin-Williams

Evergreens SW6447

ΔE 6.9 · #405840

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 9.8 · #286A4C

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10.5 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 11.7 · #015B41

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 16.8 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 18.1 · #586768

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#38614C

#61384D

Analogous

#396138

#38614C

#386160

Triadic

#38614C

#4C3861

#614C38

Split-Complementary

#38614C

#603861

#613839

Tetradic

#38614C

#383961

#61384D

#616038

Monochromatic

#09100D

#1C3126

#38614C

#549272

#7DB598

Rectangle

#38614C

#384D61

#61384D

#614C38

Compound

#38614C

#386160

#61384D

#613839

Variations

Lighter

#528E6F

#7BAC93

#B5CCC0

Darker

#2C4F3D

#1E372A

#112018

Saturation

#46534C

#38614C

#1C7D4B

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

7.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#38614C

#56544D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38614C

#5C5C4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38614C

#3C5D5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Moss Vale 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

#697554

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38614C

Daylight 5500K

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

#577A78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#513142

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: #38614C;

CSS — background

background-color: #38614C;

CSS Variable

--color-moss-vale: #38614C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moss-vale': '#38614C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38614C] text-[#38614C]

SCSS

$moss-vale: #38614C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38614C?

#38614C is Moss Vale, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #38614C warm or cool?

Moss Vale reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moss Vale?

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

What colors pair well with Moss Vale?

Moss Vale 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 Moss Vale?

You can download Moss Vale 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 Moss Vale?

The hex code is #38614C. In RGB it's 56, 97, 76, and in HSL it's 149°, 27%, 30%.

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