GREENS

Pastoral

#3B9743

RGB 59, 151, 67 · HSL 125°, 44%, 41% · CMYK 61, 0, 56, 41

Pastoral is #3B9743 in HEX — rgb(59, 151, 67), hsl(125°, 44%, 41%), cmyk(61%, 0%, 56%, 41%).

Pastoral pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 125°, 44%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#3B9743

RGB59, 151, 67

HSL125°, 44%, 41%

HSV125°, 61%, 59%

CMYK61, 0, 56, 41

Decimal3905347

CSS RGBrgb(59, 151, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 44%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pastoral S24G9

Exact match

Behr

Greenbelt 470D-6

ΔE 2.4 · #33923C

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 5.2 · #358C3F

Benjamin Moore

Sullivan 560

ΔE 6.7 · #52A549

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Forest DEA127

ΔE 6.9 · #38914A

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 7 · #54A84F

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 7.1 · #4C9141

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 7.2 · #52A84C

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 7.4 · #41A94F

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 10.8 · #56A05B

Vista Paint

Aqueous C-730

ΔE 11.2 · #5CA25B

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 13.4 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 17.7 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 21.9 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 27.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 35.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#3B9743

#973B8F

Analogous

#61973B

#3B9743

#3B9770

Triadic

#3B9743

#423B97

#97423B

Split-Complementary

#3B9743

#703B97

#973B61

Tetradic

#3B9743

#3B6197

#973B8F

#97703B

Monochromatic

#102812

#255F2A

#3B9743

#5DC066

#95D69A

Rectangle

#3B9743

#3B8F97

#973B8F

#97423B

Compound

#3B9743

#3B9770

#973B8F

#973B61

Variations

Lighter

#52BC5B

#83C689

#BADBBD

Darker

#2D7A33

#1E5522

#113213

Saturation

#5B765D

#3B9742

#1DB42A

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#3B9743

#857A48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B9743

#8C8C54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B9743

#4C8C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pastoral 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

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How it looks under different light

#6C9E4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B9743

Daylight 5500K

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

#59A372

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#7A3875

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: #3B9743;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B9743;

CSS Variable

--color-pastoral: #3B9743;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastoral': '#3B9743' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B9743] text-[#3B9743]

SCSS

$pastoral: #3B9743;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B9743?

#3B9743 is Pastoral, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #3B9743 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastoral?

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

What colors pair well with Pastoral?

Pastoral 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 Pastoral?

You can download Pastoral 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 Pastoral?

The hex code is #3B9743. In RGB it's 59, 151, 67, and in HSL it's 125°, 44%, 41%.

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