GREENS

Scouring Rush

#3B7960

RGB 59, 121, 96 · HSL 156°, 34%, 35% · CMYK 51, 0, 21, 53

Scouring Rush is #3B7960 in HEX — rgb(59, 121, 96), hsl(156°, 34%, 35%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 21%, 53%).

Scouring Rush pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 34%, 35%. 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#3B7960

RGB59, 121, 96

HSL156°, 34%, 35%

HSV156°, 51%, 47%

CMYK51, 0, 21, 53

Decimal3897696

CSS RGBrgb(59, 121, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 34%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shaded Spruce 480F-6

ΔE 3.4 · #447963

Dulux

Census S27E8

ΔE 3.6 · #327A66

Valspar

Deep Mint 6001-8C

ΔE 3.8 · #3E7758

PPG

Pinehurst 1140-6

ΔE 4.6 · #2B7B66

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 4.7 · #368268

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Needle DE5706

ΔE 4.8 · #3A7968

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 4.8 · #317455

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 4.9 · #46836E

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 5.6 · #328267

Benjamin Moore

Deep 623

ΔE 5.8 · #377363

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 6.3 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 7.3 · #286A4C

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 7.7 · #316650

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 8.2 · #368976

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 17.7 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

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

#3B7960

#783B53

Analogous

#3B7841

#3B7960

#3B7278

Triadic

#3B7960

#5F3B78

#785F3B

Split-Complementary

#3B7960

#783B72

#78413B

Tetradic

#3B7960

#413B78

#783B53

#72783B

Monochromatic

#08110E

#224436

#3B7960

#54AB88

#87C4AC

Rectangle

#3B7960

#3B5378

#783B53

#785F3B

Compound

#3B7960

#3B7278

#783B53

#78413B

Variations

Lighter

#51A483

#7FB8A1

#B7D3C8

Darker

#2E614C

#1F4335

#11281F

Saturation

#50625B

#3B785F

#1D9565

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

5.13:1

vs Black

4.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3B7960

#686762

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B7960

#717164

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B7960

#427575

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Scouring Rush 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

#6C8763

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B7960

Daylight 5500K

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

#598C87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#623647

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: #3B7960;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B7960;

CSS Variable

--color-scouring-rush: #3B7960;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scouring-rush': '#3B7960' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B7960] text-[#3B7960]

SCSS

$scouring-rush: #3B7960;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B7960?

#3B7960 is Scouring Rush, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3B7960 warm or cool?

Scouring Rush reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scouring Rush?

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

What colors pair well with Scouring Rush?

Scouring Rush 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 Scouring Rush?

You can download Scouring Rush 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 Scouring Rush?

The hex code is #3B7960. In RGB it's 59, 121, 96, and in HSL it's 156°, 34%, 35%.

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