GREENS

Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green

#40826D

RGB 64, 130, 109 · HSL 161°, 34%, 38% · CMYK 51, 0, 16, 49

Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green is #40826D in HEX — rgb(64, 130, 109), hsl(161°, 34%, 38%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 16%, 49%).

Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 34%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#40826D

RGB64, 130, 109

HSL161°, 34%, 38%

HSV161°, 51%, 51%

CMYK51, 0, 16, 49

Decimal4227693

CSS RGBrgb(64, 130, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 34%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 1.5 · #46836E

Vista Paint

Jasmine Jazz K-273

ΔE 2.6 · #49866E

Benjamin Moore

Green 2041-30

ΔE 3 · #358270

Dulux

Census S27E8

ΔE 3.6 · #327A66

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Needle DE5706

ΔE 4.1 · #3A7968

PPG

Pinehurst 1140-6

ΔE 4.5 · #2B7B66

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 4.6 · #368976

Behr

Shaded Spruce 480F-6

ΔE 4.7 · #447963

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 4.7 · #488D74

Valspar

Elegant Silk 5010-7

ΔE 5.5 · #378377

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 8.7 · #317455

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 8.7 · #4E795B

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 9.2 · #497E76

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.2 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 11.5 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.1 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

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

#40826D

#824055

Analogous

#40824C

#40826D

#407682

Triadic

#40826D

#6D4082

#826D40

Split-Complementary

#40826D

#824076

#824C40

Tetradic

#40826D

#4C4082

#824055

#768240

Monochromatic

#0D1B17

#274F42

#40826D

#5EB096

#92C9B8

Rectangle

#40826D

#405582

#824055

#826D40

Compound

#40826D

#407682

#824055

#824C40

Variations

Lighter

#56AC90

#85BCAA

#BAD5CC

Darker

#326958

#21493D

#132B23

Saturation

#576B65

#40826D

#20A279

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

4.53:1

vs Black

4.63:1

Deuteranopia

#40826D

#6F6F6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40826D

#7A7A70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40826D

#467E7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ 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

#6F8E6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40826D

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D9391

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#6A3B4A

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: #40826D;

CSS — background

background-color: #40826D;

CSS Variable

--color-shǔi-cǎo-lǜ-green: #40826D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shǔi-cǎo-lǜ-green': '#40826D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40826D] text-[#40826D]

SCSS

$shǔi-cǎo-lǜ-green: #40826D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40826D?

#40826D is Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #40826D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green?

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

What colors pair well with Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green?

Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ 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 Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green?

You can download Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ 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 Shǔi Cǎo Lǜ Green?

The hex code is #40826D. In RGB it's 64, 130, 109, and in HSL it's 161°, 34%, 38%.

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