GREENS

Heavy Black Green

#3A514D

RGB 58, 81, 77 · HSL 170°, 17%, 27% · CMYK 28, 0, 5, 68

Heavy Black Green is #3A514D in HEX — rgb(58, 81, 77), hsl(170°, 17%, 27%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 5%, 68%).

Heavy Black Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 17%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#3A514D

RGB58, 81, 77

HSL170°, 17%, 27%

HSV170°, 28%, 32%

CMYK28, 0, 5, 68

Decimal3821901

CSS RGBrgb(58, 81, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 17%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 1.9 · #40534E

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 2 · #405550

Behr

Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A

ΔE 2.1 · #3D554F

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 2.3 · #3C504F

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 714

ΔE 2.7 · #425552

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 2.9 · #43544F

Dulux

Amphitrite S27A9

ΔE 2.9 · #384E46

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 3.7 · #445956

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 3.7 · #39544B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.3 · #415448

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 5.4 · #45584D

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 6.7 · #4E5754

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 6.9 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.7 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8 · #3F4647

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.9 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#3A514D

#51393D

Analogous

#395141

#3A514D

#394951

Triadic

#3A514D

#4D3951

#514D39

Split-Complementary

#3A514D

#513949

#514139

Tetradic

#3A514D

#413951

#51393D

#495139

Monochromatic

#0B0F0E

#192422

#3A514D

#597D77

#7FA49E

Rectangle

#3A514D

#393D51

#51393D

#514D39

Compound

#3A514D

#394951

#51393D

#514139

Variations

Lighter

#587C76

#7F9F9A

#B6C6C3

Darker

#2D413E

#1F2D2B

#121A19

Saturation

#414847

#39514D

#1D6D60

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

8.52:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A514D

#494A4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A514D

#4E4E4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A514D

#3B5050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Heavy Black 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

#6B6955

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A514D

Daylight 5500K

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

#586E79

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#492C31

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: #3A514D;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A514D;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-black-green: #3A514D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-black-green': '#3A514D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A514D] text-[#3A514D]

SCSS

$heavy-black-green: #3A514D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A514D?

#3A514D is Heavy Black Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3A514D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Black Green?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Black Green?

Heavy Black 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 Heavy Black Green?

You can download Heavy Black 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 Heavy Black Green?

The hex code is #3A514D. In RGB it's 58, 81, 77, and in HSL it's 170°, 17%, 27%.

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