GREENS

Direct Green

#3F8A24

RGB 63, 138, 36 · HSL 104°, 59%, 34% · CMYK 54, 0, 74, 46

Direct Green is #3F8A24 in HEX — rgb(63, 138, 36), hsl(104°, 59%, 34%), cmyk(54%, 0%, 74%, 46%).

Direct Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 59%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#3F8A24

RGB63, 138, 36

HSL104°, 59%, 34%

HSV104°, 74%, 54%

CMYK54, 0, 74, 46

Decimal4164132

CSS RGBrgb(63, 138, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 59%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

Exact match

Behr

Torrey Pine 450D-7

ΔE 1.7 · #428D2A

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 6.5 · #579229

Dulux

Enviable S23G9

ΔE 7.9 · #56983C

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 10.7 · #57A639

Valspar

Bright Parrot 6011-7

ΔE 11.3 · #5A9E48

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 12.2 · #588C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 12.4 · #5A9E4B

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 12.5 · #52A84C

Vista Paint

Golf Day C-766

ΔE 12.8 · #5A8B39

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 14.4 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 20.7 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 23.8 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 29.6 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 30.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 38.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#3F8A24

#6F248A

Analogous

#728A24

#3F8A24

#248A3B

Triadic

#3F8A24

#243F8A

#8A243F

Split-Complementary

#3F8A24

#3B248A

#8A2472

Tetradic

#3F8A24

#24728A

#6F248A

#8A3B24

Monochromatic

#091405

#234D14

#3F8A24

#5BC733

#8AD96D

Rectangle

#3F8A24

#248A6F

#6F248A

#8A243F

Compound

#3F8A24

#248A3B

#6F248A

#8A2472

Variations

Lighter

#57BF31

#82CD67

#B9DCAC

Darker

#31701A

#214F11

#132F09

Saturation

#506647

#3F8A24

#379C12

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

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#3F8A24

#7C702B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F8A24

#81813E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F8A24

#4D7F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Direct 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

#6F9436

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F8A24

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C995A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

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.

#5B256F

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: #3F8A24;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F8A24;

CSS Variable

--color-direct-green: #3F8A24;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'direct-green': '#3F8A24' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F8A24] text-[#3F8A24]

SCSS

$direct-green: #3F8A24;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F8A24?

#3F8A24 is Direct Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3F8A24 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Direct Green?

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

What colors pair well with Direct Green?

Direct 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 Direct Green?

You can download Direct 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 Direct Green?

The hex code is #3F8A24. In RGB it's 63, 138, 36, and in HSL it's 104°, 59%, 34%.

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