GREENS

Evergreens

#405840

RGB 64, 88, 64 · HSL 120°, 16%, 30% · CMYK 27, 0, 27, 65

Evergreens is #405840 in HEX — rgb(64, 88, 64), hsl(120°, 16%, 30%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 27%, 65%).

Evergreens pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 16%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#405840

RGB64, 88, 64

HSL120°, 16%, 30%

HSV120°, 27%, 35%

CMYK27, 0, 27, 65

Decimal4216896

CSS RGBrgb(64, 88, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 16%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Evergreens SW6447

Exact match

Dulux

Highlander S24A9

ΔE 2.2 · #3A533C

Behr

Hazel Woods 460F-7

ΔE 4.3 · #33513C

PPG

Royal Hunter Green 1133-7

ΔE 4.4 · #3F5948

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 4.9 · #3F5034

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 5.8 · #515F44

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 6.3 · #486649

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 6.3 · #3C5F4E

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 6.4 · #476151

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 7.7 · #2C5545

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 7.9 · #415448

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 8.3 · #405B50

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.8 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 14 · #5E7A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.4 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 15.2 · #696346

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

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

#405840

#594059

Analogous

#4D5940

#405840

#40594D

Triadic

#405840

#404059

#594040

Split-Complementary

#405840

#4C4059

#59404D

Tetradic

#405840

#404C59

#594059

#594D40

Monochromatic

#0B0F0B

#202C20

#405840

#608560

#89A989

Rectangle

#405840

#405959

#594059

#594040

Compound

#405840

#40594D

#594059

#59404D

Variations

Lighter

#5E825E

#85A285

#BAC8BA

Darker

#334733

#233123

#141D14

Saturation

#495049

#405940

#207920

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

7.81:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#405840

#524F41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#405840

#545444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#405840

#435456

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Evergreens 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

#6F6F4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#405840

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D746F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#513151

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: #405840;

CSS — background

background-color: #405840;

CSS Variable

--color-evergreens: #405840;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evergreens': '#405840' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#405840] text-[#405840]

SCSS

$evergreens: #405840;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #405840?

#405840 is Evergreens, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #405840 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evergreens?

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

What colors pair well with Evergreens?

Evergreens 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 Evergreens?

You can download Evergreens 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 Evergreens?

The hex code is #405840. In RGB it's 64, 88, 64, and in HSL it's 120°, 16%, 30%.

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