GREENS

Cupidity

#406040

RGB 64, 96, 64 · HSL 120°, 20%, 31% · CMYK 33, 0, 33, 62

Cupidity is #406040 in HEX — rgb(64, 96, 64), hsl(120°, 20%, 31%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 33%, 62%).

Cupidity pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 20%, 31%. 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#406040
RGB64, 96, 64
HSL120°, 20%, 31%
HSV120°, 33%, 38%
CMYK33, 0, 33, 62
Decimal4218944
CSS RGBrgb(64, 96, 64)
CSS HSLhsl(120, 20%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Holly Bush S24B8

ΔE 0.7 · #3F603F

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 2.2 · #466545

Sherwin-Williams

Arugula SW6446

ΔE 2.5 · #42603C

Behr

Cypress Vine N390-7

ΔE 3.2 · #496441

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 3.5 · #486649

PPG

Emerald City 13-32

ΔE 5.2 · #4C6B4E

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 6.6 · #35664B

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 7.9 · #275E42

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 8.5 · #58714A

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 9 · #316650

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 9.1 · #3C5F4E

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10.3 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 10.8 · #286A4C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 12.7 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.3 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 15.1 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#406040
#5F3F5F

Analogous

#4F5F3F
#406040
#3F5F4F

Triadic

#406040
#3F3F5F
#5F3F3F

Split-Complementary

#406040
#4F3F5F
#5F3F4F

Tetradic

#406040
#3F4F5F
#5F3F5F
#5F4F3F

Monochromatic

#0A0F0A
#213121
#406040
#5E8D5E
#88AF88

Rectangle

#406040
#3F5F5F
#5F3F5F
#5F3F3F

Compound

#406040
#3F5F4F
#5F3F5F
#5F3F4F

Variations

Lighter

#5B895B
#83A783
#B9CAB9

Darker

#324D32
#223522
#131F13

Saturation

#4A544A
#3F5F3F
#207E20

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)

Aa

vs White

7.08:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#406040
#585442

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#406040
#5B5B45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#406040
#445B5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cupidity 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

#6F754B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#406040

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D7A6F

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.

#543254

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

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: #406040;
CSS — background 
background-color: #406040;
CSS Variable 
--color-cupidity: #406040;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'cupidity': '#406040' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#406040] text-[#406040]
SCSS 
$cupidity: #406040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #406040?

#406040 is Cupidity, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #406040 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cupidity?

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

What colors pair well with Cupidity?

Cupidity 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 Cupidity?

You can download Cupidity 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 Cupidity?

The hex code is #406040. In RGB it's 64, 96, 64, and in HSL it's 120°, 20%, 31%.

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