GREENS

Arugula

#42603C

RGB 66, 96, 60 · HSL 110°, 23%, 31% · CMYK 31, 0, 37, 62

Arugula is #42603C in HEX — rgb(66, 96, 60), hsl(110°, 23%, 31%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 37%, 62%).

Arugula pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 110°, 23%, 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#42603C

RGB66, 96, 60

HSL110°, 23%, 31%

HSV110°, 38%, 38%

CMYK31, 0, 37, 62

Decimal4350012

CSS RGBrgb(66, 96, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(110, 23%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Arugula SW6446

Exact match

Dulux

Holly Bush S24B8

ΔE 2.1 · #3F603F

Behr

Cypress Vine N390-7

ΔE 2.4 · #496441

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 3.3 · #466545

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 4 · #4D663E

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 5.1 · #486649

Valspar

Lime Twist 6009-8

ΔE 5.9 · #516D44

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 7.6 · #58714A

RAL

Leaf Green 6002

ΔE 8.1 · #2D572C

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 8.9 · #3F5034

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 9.6 · #5A7345

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 11 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.2 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 13.6 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 13.7 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#42603C

#5B3D61

Analogous

#55613D

#42603C

#3D6149

Triadic

#42603C

#3D4361

#613D43

Split-Complementary

#42603C

#493D61

#613D55

Tetradic

#42603C

#3D5561

#5B3D61

#61493D

Monochromatic

#0B100A

#23321F

#42603C

#63905A

#8CB285

Rectangle

#42603C

#3D615B

#5B3D61

#613D43

Compound

#42603C

#3D6149

#5B3D61

#613D55

Variations

Lighter

#618D58

#88AA81

#BBCBB8

Darker

#354F30

#243620

#152013

Saturation

#4B554A

#43613D

#2F801E

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

7.07:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#42603C

#59543E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#42603C

#5C5C42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#42603C

#465B5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arugula 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

#717548

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#42603C

Daylight 5500K

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

#5E7A6C

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.

#4E3254

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: #42603C;

CSS — background

background-color: #42603C;

CSS Variable

--color-arugula: #42603C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arugula': '#42603C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#42603C] text-[#42603C]

SCSS

$arugula: #42603C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42603C?

#42603C is Arugula, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #42603C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arugula?

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

What colors pair well with Arugula?

Arugula 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 Arugula?

You can download Arugula 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 Arugula?

The hex code is #42603C. In RGB it's 66, 96, 60, and in HSL it's 110°, 23%, 31%.

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