GREENS

Grass Is Greener

#3F9B0B

RGB 63, 155, 11 · HSL 98°, 87%, 33% · CMYK 59, 0, 93, 39

Grass Is Greener is #3F9B0B in HEX — rgb(63, 155, 11), hsl(98°, 87%, 33%), cmyk(59%, 0%, 93%, 39%).

Grass Is Greener pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 87%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#3F9B0B

RGB63, 155, 11

HSL98°, 87%, 33%

HSV98°, 93%, 61%

CMYK59, 0, 93, 39

Decimal4168459

CSS RGBrgb(63, 155, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 87%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hills Of Ireland M390-7

ΔE 3.5 · #30970E

Benjamin Moore

Lizard 2030-10

ΔE 6.1 · #34A223

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 8.8 · #5AB32C

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 12 · #57A639

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 12.6 · #6CB037

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 12.7 · #5CA83B

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 15.2 · #3F8A24

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 15.5 · #00B131

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 16 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 19.1 · #73A236

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 19.2 · #52A84C

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 20.2 · #41A94F

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 26.7 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 36.2 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 40.2 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 50.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#3F9B0B

#680B9D

Analogous

#8A9D0B

#3F9B0B

#0B9D1E

Triadic

#3F9B0B

#0B419D

#9D0B41

Split-Complementary

#3F9B0B

#1E0B9D

#9D0B8A

Tetradic

#3F9B0B

#0B8A9D

#680B9D

#9D1E0B

Monochromatic

#0A1802

#235606

#3F9B0B

#5EE510

#8BF34F

Rectangle

#3F9B0B

#0B9D68

#680B9D

#9D0B41

Compound

#3F9B0B

#0B9D1E

#680B9D

#9D0B8A

Variations

Lighter

#5BDD0F

#84E44D

#B9E89F

Darker

#338106

#225B02

#143600

Saturation

#4E6A3E

#419D0B

#3FA305

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

3.56:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.90:1

Deuteranopia

#3F9B0B

#8B7D1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F9B0B

#90903C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F9B0B

#528E93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grass Is Greener 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

#6FA123

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F9B0B

Daylight 5500K

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

#5CA648

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEEE7

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.

#56137C

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: #3F9B0B;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F9B0B;

CSS Variable

--color-grass-is-greener: #3F9B0B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grass-is-greener': '#3F9B0B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F9B0B] text-[#3F9B0B]

SCSS

$grass-is-greener: #3F9B0B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F9B0B?

#3F9B0B is Grass Is Greener, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3F9B0B warm or cool?

Grass Is Greener reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grass Is Greener?

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

What colors pair well with Grass Is Greener?

Grass Is Greener 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 Grass Is Greener?

You can download Grass Is Greener 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 Grass Is Greener?

The hex code is #3F9B0B. In RGB it's 63, 155, 11, and in HSL it's 98°, 87%, 33%.

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