GREENS

Almost Famous

#3A5457

RGB 58, 84, 87 · HSL 186°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 33, 3, 0, 66

Almost Famous is #3A5457 in HEX — rgb(58, 84, 87), hsl(186°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(33%, 3%, 0%, 66%).

Almost Famous pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 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#3A5457

RGB58, 84, 87

HSL186°, 20%, 28%

HSV186°, 33%, 34%

CMYK33, 3, 0, 66

Decimal3822679

CSS RGBrgb(58, 84, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 0.9 · #395255

Behr

Abysse PPU12-1

ΔE 1.4 · #3D5759

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-575

ΔE 1.9 · #3E555A

PPG

Mountain Pine 1034-7

ΔE 1.9 · #3B5257

Hallman-Lindsay

Volute historic-volute

ΔE 3.3 · #445A5E

Dulux

Aircraft Blue S33A8

ΔE 3.6 · #355058

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Shadows DEA183

ΔE 3.9 · #455559

Vista Paint

Deep Space C-486

ΔE 4.2 · #425251

Valspar

Everglade Deck 5011-3

ΔE 4.2 · #3C5058

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 4.9 · #4A5D5F

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 5.6 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.7 · #485761

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 7.2 · #434B4D

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.6 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.6 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10 · #4C6A74

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

#3A5457

#563C39

Analogous

#39564A

#3A5457

#394556

Triadic

#3A5457

#563953

#535639

Split-Complementary

#3A5457

#563945

#564A39

Tetradic

#3A5457

#4A3956

#563C39

#455639

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F

#1B2628

#3A5457

#587F84

#7EA5A9

Rectangle

#3A5457

#3C3956

#563C39

#535639

Compound

#3A5457

#394556

#563C39

#564A39

Variations

Lighter

#567D82

#7EA0A4

#B6C6C8

Darker

#2D4345

#1F2E30

#121B1C

Saturation

#434B4C

#395356

#1D6A72

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

8.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3A5457

#4A4D58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A5457

#505057

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A5457

#3B5453

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Almost Famous 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

#6B6C5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A5457

Daylight 5500K

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

#587181

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4C312E

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: #3A5457;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A5457;

CSS Variable

--color-almost-famous: #3A5457;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almost-famous': '#3A5457' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A5457] text-[#3A5457]

SCSS

$almost-famous: #3A5457;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A5457?

#3A5457 is Almost Famous, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3A5457 warm or cool?

Almost Famous reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Almost Famous?

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

What colors pair well with Almost Famous?

Almost Famous 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 Almost Famous?

You can download Almost Famous 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 Almost Famous?

The hex code is #3A5457. In RGB it's 58, 84, 87, and in HSL it's 186°, 20%, 28%.

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