GREENS

Colonial

#3F5034

RGB 63, 80, 52 · HSL 96°, 21%, 26% · CMYK 21, 0, 35, 69

Colonial is #3F5034 in HEX — rgb(63, 80, 52), hsl(96°, 21%, 26%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 35%, 69%).

Colonial pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 21%, 26%. 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#3F5034

RGB63, 80, 52

HSL96°, 21%, 26%

HSV96°, 35%, 31%

CMYK21, 0, 35, 69

Decimal4149300

CSS RGBrgb(63, 80, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 21%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

Exact match

Dulux

Spinach Green S23A9

ΔE 2.2 · #455338

Behr

Windsor Moss 430F-7

ΔE 4.6 · #3E5635

Sherwin-Williams

Evergreens SW6447

ΔE 4.9 · #405840

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 6.8 · #515F44

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 7 · #415241

RAL

Olive Green 6003

ΔE 8.1 · #424632

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicious 438

ΔE 9 · #585E46

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 9.1 · #495748

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 9.2 · #586444

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.2 · #515545

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 12.1 · #405B50

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 13.6 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.1 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 14.4 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 14.6 · #676450

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#3F5034

#453450

Analogous

#4D5034

#3F5034

#345037

Triadic

#3F5034

#344050

#503440

Split-Complementary

#3F5034

#373450

#50344D

Tetradic

#3F5034

#344D50

#453450

#503734

Monochromatic

#0C0F0A

#1B2216

#3F5034

#647F53

#8AA677

Rectangle

#3F5034

#345045

#453450

#503440

Compound

#3F5034

#345037

#453450

#50344D

Variations

Lighter

#647E52

#8AA27A

#BBC7B3

Darker

#334129

#232D1C

#141A10

Saturation

#41463E

#405034

#3A6A1A

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

8.72:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3F5034

#4D4935

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F5034

#4D4D39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F5034

#424C4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Colonial 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

#6F6942

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F5034

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C6E66

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.

#3B2A46

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: #3F5034;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F5034;

CSS Variable

--color-colonial: #3F5034;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colonial': '#3F5034' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F5034] text-[#3F5034]

SCSS

$colonial: #3F5034;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F5034?

#3F5034 is Colonial, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3F5034 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colonial?

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

What colors pair well with Colonial?

Colonial 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 Colonial?

You can download Colonial 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 Colonial?

The hex code is #3F5034. In RGB it's 63, 80, 52, and in HSL it's 96°, 21%, 26%.

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