GREENS

Green People

#388004

RGB 56, 128, 4 · HSL 95°, 94%, 26% · CMYK 56, 0, 97, 50

Green People is #388004 in HEX — rgb(56, 128, 4), hsl(95°, 94%, 26%), cmyk(56%, 0%, 97%, 50%).

Green People pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 94%, 26%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#388004

RGB56, 128, 4

HSL95°, 94%, 26%

HSV95°, 97%, 50%

CMYK56, 0, 97, 50

Decimal3702788

CSS RGBrgb(56, 128, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 94%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mossy Green S-H-430

ΔE 5 · #458D1A

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 6.6 · #3F8A24

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 9.4 · #579229

Dulux

Enviable S23G9

ΔE 13.8 · #56983C

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 14.5 · #57A639

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 16.7 · #73A236

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 16.8 · #588C3A

Vista Paint

Golf Day C-766

ΔE 17.1 · #5A8B39

Valspar

Bright Parrot 6011-7

ΔE 17.5 · #5A9E48

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 18.2 · #6CB037

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 18.5 · #52A84C

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 26.3 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 26.8 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 34.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 35 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 42.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#388004

#4D0481

Analogous

#768104

#388004

#04810E

Triadic

#388004

#043881

#810438

Split-Complementary

#388004

#0E0481

#810476

Tetradic

#388004

#047681

#4D0481

#810E04

Monochromatic

#0B1901

#183602

#388004

#58CB06

#7DF825

Rectangle

#388004

#04814D

#4D0481

#810438

Compound

#388004

#04810E

#4D0481

#810476

Variations

Lighter

#58CA06

#7FE833

#B6E891

Darker

#2C6901

#1E4900

#122A00

Saturation

#3F5530

#388104

#388302

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

4.93:1

vs Black

4.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#388004

#736714

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#388004

#777730

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#388004

#467579

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green People 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

#698D1E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#388004

Daylight 5500K

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

#579242

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEEE7

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.

#400B65

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: #388004;

CSS — background

background-color: #388004;

CSS Variable

--color-green-people: #388004;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-people': '#388004' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#388004] text-[#388004]

SCSS

$green-people: #388004;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #388004?

#388004 is Green People, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #388004 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green People?

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

What colors pair well with Green People?

Green People 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 People?

You can download Green People 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 People?

The hex code is #388004. In RGB it's 56, 128, 4, and in HSL it's 95°, 94%, 26%.

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