GREENS

Green Kelp

#393D2A

RGB 57, 61, 42 · HSL 73°, 18%, 20% · CMYK 7, 0, 31, 76

Green Kelp is #393D2A in HEX — rgb(57, 61, 42), hsl(73°, 18%, 20%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 31%, 76%).

Green Kelp pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 18%, 20%. 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#393D2A

RGB57, 61, 42

HSL73°, 18%, 20%

HSV73°, 31%, 24%

CMYK7, 0, 31, 76

Decimal3751210

CSS RGBrgb(57, 61, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 18%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Olive Leaf S-H-760

ΔE 1.2 · #393F2C

RAL

Bottle Green 6007

ΔE 1.9 · #343B29

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 5.5 · #464131

Benjamin Moore

River 2139-10

ΔE 5.8 · #474334

Dulux

Showdown SG5F9

ΔE 6 · #444639

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 6.1 · #484435

Sherwin-Williams

Andiron SW6174

ΔE 6.8 · #424036

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 8 · #312F24

Kilz

Incense Stick LM100

ΔE 8.1 · #494237

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 9.3 · #474F43

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 9.7 · #444B43

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.8 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 12 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 12.2 · #384543

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.4 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 13.7 · #302F2F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#393D2A

#2E2A3C

Analogous

#3C372A

#393D2A

#2F3C2A

Triadic

#393D2A

#2A383C

#3C2A38

Split-Complementary

#393D2A

#2A2F3C

#372A3C

Tetradic

#393D2A

#2A3C37

#2E2A3C

#3C2A2F

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#393D2A

#626949

#8D9669

Rectangle

#393D2A

#2A3C2E

#2E2A3C

#3C2A38

Compound

#393D2A

#2F3C2A

#2E2A3C

#372A3C

Variations

Lighter

#656C4B

#8F9772

#BDC1AF

Darker

#2D3121

#1F2216

#12140D

Saturation

#353630

#383C2A

#445115

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

11.20:1

AAA

vs Black

1.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#393D2A

#3E3A2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#393D2A

#3C3C2D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#393D2A

#3A3A3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Kelp 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

#6A5A3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#393D2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#575F5F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#272239

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #393D2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #393D2A;

CSS Variable

--color-green-kelp: #393D2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-kelp': '#393D2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#393D2A] text-[#393D2A]

SCSS

$green-kelp: #393D2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #393D2A?

#393D2A is Green Kelp, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #393D2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Kelp?

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

What colors pair well with Green Kelp?

Green Kelp 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 Kelp?

You can download Green Kelp 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 Kelp?

The hex code is #393D2A. In RGB it's 57, 61, 42, and in HSL it's 73°, 18%, 20%.

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