GREENS

Copper Pyrite Green

#3E4939

RGB 62, 73, 57 · HSL 101°, 12%, 25% · CMYK 15, 0, 22, 71

Copper Pyrite Green is #3E4939 in HEX — rgb(62, 73, 57), hsl(101°, 12%, 25%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 22%, 71%).

Copper Pyrite Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 101°, 12%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#3E4939

RGB62, 73, 57

HSL101°, 12%, 25%

HSV101°, 22%, 29%

CMYK15, 0, 22, 71

Decimal4081977

CSS RGBrgb(62, 73, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(101, 12%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Black Bean 790D-7

ΔE 2.7 · #40493D

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 3.3 · #454938

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 3.4 · #464A3B

Sherwin-Williams

Dard Hunter Green SW0041

ΔE 3.8 · #3A4A3F

PPG

Charcoal Smoke 1033-7

ΔE 4.2 · #474F43

RAL

Olive Green 6003

ΔE 4.2 · #424632

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

ΔE 4.4 · #495342

Dulux

Showdown SG5F9

ΔE 4.5 · #444639

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 5.7 · #444B43

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.9 · #415448

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 6 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 8.8 · #4F5A51

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 8.9 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.9 · #214136

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 11.1 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 11.7 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#3E4939

#433847

Analogous

#454738

#3E4939

#38473B

Triadic

#3E4939

#383D47

#47383D

Split-Complementary

#3E4939

#3B3847

#473845

Tetradic

#3E4939

#384547

#433847

#473B38

Monochromatic

#0C0E0B

#181D16

#3E4939

#62725A

#879A7E

Rectangle

#3E4939

#384743

#433847

#47383D

Compound

#3E4939

#38473B

#433847

#473845

Variations

Lighter

#62725A

#889881

#BAC2B6

Darker

#31392D

#21281E

#131712

Saturation

#3F423D

#3D4738

#33631C

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

9.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E4939

#47443A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E4939

#47473B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E4939

#404748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Copper Pyrite 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

#6E6346

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E4939

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B686A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B2944

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: #3E4939;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E4939;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-pyrite-green: #3E4939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-pyrite-green': '#3E4939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E4939] text-[#3E4939]

SCSS

$copper-pyrite-green: #3E4939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E4939?

#3E4939 is Copper Pyrite Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3E4939 warm or cool?

Copper Pyrite Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Copper Pyrite Green?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Pyrite Green?

Copper Pyrite 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 Copper Pyrite Green?

You can download Copper Pyrite 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 Copper Pyrite Green?

The hex code is #3E4939. In RGB it's 62, 73, 57, and in HSL it's 101°, 12%, 25%.

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