GREENS

Horsetail

#3D5D42

RGB 61, 93, 66 · HSL 129°, 21%, 30% · CMYK 34, 0, 29, 64

Horsetail is #3D5D42 in HEX — rgb(61, 93, 66), hsl(129°, 21%, 30%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 29%, 64%).

Horsetail pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 129°, 21%, 30%. 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#3D5D42

RGB61, 93, 66

HSL129°, 21%, 30%

HSV129°, 34%, 36%

CMYK34, 0, 29, 64

Decimal4021570

CSS RGBrgb(61, 93, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 21%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Medieval Forest 460F-6

ΔE 3.1 · #3F6448

Dulux

Ficus S24B9

ΔE 3.2 · #3C593A

Sherwin-Williams

Evergreens SW6447

ΔE 3.9 · #405840

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 4 · #486649

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 4.3 · #466545

PPG

Emerald City 13-32

ΔE 5.8 · #4C6B4E

Valspar

Palace Green 6009-6

ΔE 6 · #3C614F

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 6.3 · #3C5F4E

Benjamin Moore

Martha's 630

ΔE 6.9 · #4E644F

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 7.8 · #316650

Dunn-Edwards

Green Bayou DE5650

ΔE 8.9 · #566E57

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 11.4 · #286A4C

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 13.3 · #015B41

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 15.3 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 15.9 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

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

#3D5D42

#5D3C58

Analogous

#485D3C

#3D5D42

#3C5D51

Triadic

#3D5D42

#413C5D

#5D413C

Split-Complementary

#3D5D42

#513C5D

#5D3C48

Tetradic

#3D5D42

#3C485D

#5D3C58

#5D513C

Monochromatic

#0A0F0B

#1E2E21

#3D5D42

#5B8B62

#84AE8A

Rectangle

#3D5D42

#3C585D

#5D3C58

#5D413C

Compound

#3D5D42

#3C5D51

#5D3C58

#5D3C48

Variations

Lighter

#598860

#81A787

#B7CABA

Darker

#304B34

#203423

#131E14

Saturation

#485149

#3C5D41

#1E7B2C

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

7.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3D5D42

#555143

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D5D42

#595946

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D5D42

#41595A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Horsetail 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

#6D724D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D5D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A7771

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#51314C

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: #3D5D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D5D42;

CSS Variable

--color-horsetail: #3D5D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'horsetail': '#3D5D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D5D42] text-[#3D5D42]

SCSS

$horsetail: #3D5D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D5D42?

#3D5D42 is Horsetail, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3D5D42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Horsetail?

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

What colors pair well with Horsetail?

Horsetail 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 Horsetail?

You can download Horsetail 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 Horsetail?

The hex code is #3D5D42. In RGB it's 61, 93, 66, and in HSL it's 129°, 21%, 30%.

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