GREENS

Imperial Green

#408750

RGB 64, 135, 80 · HSL 134°, 36%, 39% · CMYK 53, 0, 41, 47

Imperial Green is #408750 in HEX — rgb(64, 135, 80), hsl(134°, 36%, 39%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 41%, 47%).

Imperial Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 36%, 39%. 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#408750

RGB64, 135, 80

HSL134°, 36%, 39%

HSV134°, 53%, 53%

CMYK53, 0, 41, 47

Decimal4228944

CSS RGBrgb(64, 135, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 36%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Planet Green MQ4-48

ΔE 3 · #468B4F

Dulux

Greener Grass S25E8

ΔE 3.8 · #2F834E

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 2034-30

ΔE 4.2 · #458D4F

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 4.7 · #2B834C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 5.1 · #317F43

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 5.3 · #358D52

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

ΔE 5.4 · #498555

Valspar

Simply Green 6002-8C

ΔE 6.9 · #549759

Vista Paint

Forever Green K-296

ΔE 7.3 · #1F7D43

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 7.6 · #53995A

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 8.7 · #4C7C4B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 9.5 · #128458

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 9.6 · #027944

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 12.1 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 12.3 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 24.9 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#408750

#874077

Analogous

#538740

#408750

#408774

Triadic

#408750

#504087

#875040

Split-Complementary

#408750

#744087

#874053

Tetradic

#408750

#405387

#874077

#877440

Monochromatic

#0F1F13

#275331

#408750

#5FB473

#93CCA1

Rectangle

#408750

#407787

#874077

#875040

Compound

#408750

#408774

#874077

#874053

Variations

Lighter

#56AF6B

#85BE92

#BBD6C1

Darker

#316E40

#214C2B

#132D19

Saturation

#596E5E

#408750

#20A73F

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

4.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#408750

#777053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#408750

#7E7E5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#408750

#4B7F81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Imperial 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

#6F9257

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#408750

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D977B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#6E3B62

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: #408750;

CSS — background

background-color: #408750;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-green: #408750;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-green': '#408750' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#408750] text-[#408750]

SCSS

$imperial-green: #408750;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #408750?

#408750 is Imperial Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #408750 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Green?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Green?

Imperial 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 Imperial Green?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Green?

The hex code is #408750. In RGB it's 64, 135, 80, and in HSL it's 134°, 36%, 39%.

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