GREENS

Alfalfa Extract

#40711F

RGB 64, 113, 31 · HSL 96°, 57%, 28% · CMYK 43, 0, 73, 56

Alfalfa Extract is #40711F in HEX — rgb(64, 113, 31), hsl(96°, 57%, 28%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 73%, 56%).

Alfalfa Extract pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 57%, 28%. 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#40711F

RGB64, 113, 31

HSL96°, 57%, 28%

HSV96°, 73%, 44%

CMYK43, 0, 73, 56

Decimal4223263

CSS RGBrgb(64, 113, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 57%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Alfalfa Extract M380-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golf Day C-766

ΔE 10.1 · #5A8B39

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 10.4 · #588C3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Golf Day 767

ΔE 10.8 · #5A8B3F

Dulux

Fiji Palm S23F9

ΔE 10.9 · #558D3C

RAL

Grass Green 6010

ΔE 11.5 · #35682D

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 11.9 · #458642

Valspar

Lime Candy 6011-8

ΔE 12.2 · #61903F

Benjamin Moore

Vine 2034-20

ΔE 14 · #307E40

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 14.6 · #4F854A

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Forest DEA127

ΔE 17.5 · #38914A

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.4 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 21.4 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 25.4 · #128458

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 27.7 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 31.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 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

#40711F

#501F70

Analogous

#68701F

#40711F

#1F7027

Triadic

#40711F

#1F3F70

#701F3F

Split-Complementary

#40711F

#271F70

#701F68

Tetradic

#40711F

#1F6870

#501F70

#70271F

Monochromatic

#0B1405

#1D340E

#40711F

#61AC2F

#88D157

Rectangle

#40711F

#1F7050

#501F70

#701F3F

Compound

#40711F

#1F7027

#501F70

#701F68

Variations

Lighter

#60AA2E

#86C65B

#BAD8A5

Darker

#325B17

#22400F

#142608

Saturation

#45543B

#3F701F

#3C7F0F

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

5.83:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#40711F

#685E24

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40711F

#6B6B33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40711F

#49686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alfalfa Extract 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

#6F8132

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40711F

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D8657

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#431F5A

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: #40711F;

CSS — background

background-color: #40711F;

CSS Variable

--color-alfalfa-extract: #40711F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alfalfa-extract': '#40711F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40711F] text-[#40711F]

SCSS

$alfalfa-extract: #40711F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40711F?

#40711F is Alfalfa Extract, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #40711F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alfalfa Extract?

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

What colors pair well with Alfalfa Extract?

Alfalfa Extract 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 Alfalfa Extract?

You can download Alfalfa Extract 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 Alfalfa Extract?

The hex code is #40711F. In RGB it's 64, 113, 31, and in HSL it's 96°, 57%, 28%.

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