GREENS

Bistro Green

#395551

RGB 57, 85, 81 · HSL 171°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 33, 0, 5, 67

Bistro Green is #395551 in HEX — rgb(57, 85, 81), hsl(171°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 5%, 67%).

Bistro Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 171°, 20%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#395551

RGB57, 85, 81

HSL171°, 20%, 28%

HSV171°, 33%, 33%

CMYK33, 0, 5, 67

Decimal3757393

CSS RGBrgb(57, 85, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midnight In Ny N440-7

ΔE 1.4 · #385654

PPG

Sea Glass 13-30

ΔE 2.4 · #3A5A55

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 2.6 · #405550

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 2.7 · #405851

Benjamin Moore

Tarrytown HC-134

ΔE 2.8 · #425853

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 3.2 · #39544B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 3.3 · #40534E

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 3.5 · #445956

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 4.1 · #43544F

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 5.5 · #45584D

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.8 · #415448

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 7.7 · #4E5754

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.9 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 9.3 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 10.1 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10.5 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#395551

#56393D

Analogous

#395643

#395551

#394C56

Triadic

#395551

#513956

#565139

Split-Complementary

#395551

#56394C

#564339

Tetradic

#395551

#433956

#56393D

#4C5639

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F

#1B2826

#395551

#58847D

#7EA9A3

Rectangle

#395551

#393D56

#56393D

#565139

Compound

#395551

#394C56

#56393D

#564339

Variations

Lighter

#56827B

#7EA49E

#B6C8C5

Darker

#2D4542

#1F302D

#121C1B

Saturation

#434C4A

#395651

#1D7265

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

8.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#395551

#4B4C52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#395551

#515152

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#395551

#3B5453

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bistro 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

#6A6C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#395551

Daylight 5500K

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

#57717C

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C2E32

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: #395551;

CSS — background

background-color: #395551;

CSS Variable

--color-bistro-green: #395551;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bistro-green': '#395551' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#395551] text-[#395551]

SCSS

$bistro-green: #395551;

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#415451 · ΔE 3.4

Goodwin Green

#435851 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #395551?

#395551 is Bistro Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #395551 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bistro Green?

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

What colors pair well with Bistro Green?

Bistro 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 Bistro Green?

You can download Bistro 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 Bistro Green?

The hex code is #395551. In RGB it's 57, 85, 81, and in HSL it's 171°, 20%, 28%.

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