GREENS

Green

#386C1E

RGB 56, 108, 30 · HSL 100°, 57%, 27% · CMYK 48, 0, 72, 58

Green is #386C1E in HEX — rgb(56, 108, 30), hsl(100°, 57%, 27%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 72%, 58%).

Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 57%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#386C1E

RGB56, 108, 30

HSL100°, 57%, 27%

HSV100°, 72%, 42%

CMYK48, 0, 72, 58

Decimal3697694

CSS RGBrgb(56, 108, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 57%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Alfalfa Extract M380-7

ΔE 2.9 · #40711F

RAL

Grass Green 6010

ΔE 9.3 · #35682D

Vista Paint

Tingle C-731

ΔE 10.3 · #2C7C33

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 10.9 · #2B7B37

Dulux

Nereus S23E9

ΔE 11.2 · #4E793C

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 12 · #458642

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 12.5 · #588C3A

Benjamin Moore

Clover 2034-10

ΔE 12.5 · #217438

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 14.2 · #658940

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 14.5 · #4F854A

Dunn-Edwards

Charmed Green DEA129

ΔE 16.7 · #007F3A

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.9 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 20.6 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 24.1 · #128458

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 26.7 · #007856

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 30.9 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#386C1E

#521E6C

Analogous

#5F6C1E

#386C1E

#1E6C2B

Triadic

#386C1E

#1E386C

#6C1E38

Split-Complementary

#386C1E

#2B1E6C

#6C1E5F

Tetradic

#386C1E

#1E5F6C

#521E6C

#6C2B1E

Monochromatic

#0A1405

#19300D

#386C1E

#57A82E

#7DD053

Rectangle

#386C1E

#1E6C52

#521E6C

#6C1E38

Compound

#386C1E

#1E6C2B

#521E6C

#6C1E5F

Variations

Lighter

#56A72E

#7DC559

#B5D8A4

Darker

#2C5816

#1E3E0E

#112408

Saturation

#415139

#386C1E

#337B0F

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#386C1E

#625923

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#386C1E

#656531

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#386C1E

#426367

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#697E32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#386C1E

Daylight 5500K

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

#578356

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#441E57

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: #386C1E;

CSS — background

background-color: #386C1E;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #386C1E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#386C1E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#386C1E] text-[#386C1E]

SCSS

$green: #386C1E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #386C1E?

#386C1E is Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #386C1E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #386C1E. In RGB it's 56, 108, 30, and in HSL it's 100°, 57%, 27%.

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