GREENS

Gedney Green

#40534E

RGB 64, 83, 78 · HSL 164°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 23, 0, 6, 67

Gedney Green is #40534E in HEX — rgb(64, 83, 78), hsl(164°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 67%).

Gedney Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 13%, 29%. 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#40534E

RGB64, 83, 78

HSL164°, 13%, 29%

HSV164°, 23%, 33%

CMYK23, 0, 6, 67

Decimal4215630

CSS RGBrgb(64, 83, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 1 · #43544F

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 1 · #405550

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 714

ΔE 1.6 · #425552

Behr

Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21A

ΔE 2.1 · #3D554F

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 2.8 · #3C504F

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 2.8 · #445956

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 2.9 · #405851

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 4.1 · #39544B

Sherwin-Williams

Billiard Green SW0016

ΔE 4.2 · #45584D

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 4.4 · #415448

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5 · #4E5754

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 5.8 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 6.7 · #494F50

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.4 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#40534E

#544045

Analogous

#405445

#40534E

#404F54

Triadic

#40534E

#4E4054

#544E40

Split-Complementary

#40534E

#54404F

#544540

Tetradic

#40534E

#454054

#544045

#4F5440

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#1F2826

#40534E

#627F77

#89A49D

Rectangle

#40534E

#404554

#544045

#544E40

Compound

#40534E

#404F54

#544045

#544540

Variations

Lighter

#607C75

#869E98

#BAC5C2

Darker

#33433F

#232E2B

#141B19

Saturation

#474D4B

#40544E

#20745D

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

8.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#40534E

#4C4D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40534E

#50504F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40534E

#415252

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gedney 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

#6F6B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40534E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D707A

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.

#4F2F38

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: #40534E;

CSS — background

background-color: #40534E;

CSS Variable

--color-gedney-green: #40534E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gedney-green': '#40534E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40534E] text-[#40534E]

SCSS

$gedney-green: #40534E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40534E?

#40534E is Gedney Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #40534E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gedney Green?

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

What colors pair well with Gedney Green?

Gedney 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 Gedney Green?

You can download Gedney 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 Gedney Green?

The hex code is #40534E. In RGB it's 64, 83, 78, and in HSL it's 164°, 13%, 29%.

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