GREENS

Plantation

#3E594C

RGB 62, 89, 76 · HSL 151°, 18%, 30% · CMYK 30, 0, 15, 65

Plantation is #3E594C in HEX — rgb(62, 89, 76), hsl(151°, 18%, 30%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 15%, 65%).

Plantation pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 18%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#3E594C

RGB62, 89, 76

HSL151°, 18%, 30%

HSV151°, 30%, 35%

CMYK30, 0, 15, 65

Decimal4086092

CSS RGBrgb(62, 89, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 18%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 1.6 · #405B50

PPG

Black Spruce 1137-7

ΔE 1.8 · #395648

Dulux

Leprechaun Green S25A8

ΔE 1.8 · #395548

Behr

Alpine QE-40

ΔE 1.9 · #43594C

Vista Paint

Amish Green C-1410

ΔE 2.2 · #405E50

Kilz

Alpine Valley RG280-02

ΔE 2.8 · #425649

Benjamin Moore

Garden 644

ΔE 3.1 · #3F5D54

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 3.4 · #45584D

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 3.5 · #415448

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 3.7 · #476151

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 4.8 · #3A5F4E

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 6.1 · #2C5545

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10.7 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 11.3 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 12.2 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 12.7 · #494F50

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

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

#3E594C

#5A3F4C

Analogous

#3F5A3F

#3E594C

#3F5A5A

Triadic

#3E594C

#4D3F5A

#5A4D3F

Split-Complementary

#3E594C

#5A3F5A

#5A3F3F

Tetradic

#3E594C

#3F3F5A

#5A3F4C

#5A5A3F

Monochromatic

#0A0F0D

#1F2D26

#3E594C

#5E8773

#87AB9A

Rectangle

#3E594C

#3F4C5A

#5A3F4C

#5A4D3F

Compound

#3E594C

#3F5A5A

#5A3F4C

#5A3F3F

Variations

Lighter

#5C8471

#84A494

#B9C8C1

Darker

#32493E

#22322A

#131E19

Saturation

#48514D

#3F5A4D

#1F7A4E

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

7.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3E594C

#51504D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E594C

#55554E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E594C

#405757

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Plantation 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

#6E6F54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3E594C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5B7478

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#513140

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: #3E594C;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E594C;

CSS Variable

--color-plantation: #3E594C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plantation': '#3E594C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E594C] text-[#3E594C]

SCSS

$plantation: #3E594C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E594C?

#3E594C is Plantation, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3E594C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plantation?

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

What colors pair well with Plantation?

Plantation 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 Plantation?

You can download Plantation 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 Plantation?

The hex code is #3E594C. In RGB it's 62, 89, 76, and in HSL it's 151°, 18%, 30%.

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