GREENS

Kemp Kelly

#437B48

RGB 67, 123, 72 · HSL 125°, 29%, 37% · CMYK 46, 0, 41, 52

Kemp Kelly is #437B48 in HEX — rgb(67, 123, 72), hsl(125°, 29%, 37%), cmyk(46%, 0%, 41%, 52%).

Kemp Kelly pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 125°, 29%, 37%. 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#437B48

RGB67, 123, 72

HSL125°, 29%, 37%

HSV125°, 46%, 48%

CMYK46, 0, 41, 52

Decimal4422472

CSS RGBrgb(67, 123, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 29%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tarmac Green S24E8

ΔE 2.6 · #477F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 3.2 · #4C7C4B

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 3.4 · #4E7D48

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

ΔE 4.4 · #498555

Behr

Billiard Green M420-7

ΔE 5.5 · #316F40

Benjamin Moore

Irish 2036-20

ΔE 5.8 · #357F51

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Ring DE5629

ΔE 6.6 · #578758

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 6.9 · #507A4F

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 6.9 · #407148

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 8.4 · #317F43

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 9.1 · #5E8548

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 10.4 · #1E6A43

PPG

Mallard Green 1132-6

ΔE 11 · #478865

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 12.8 · #128458

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 13.3 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 21.1 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#437B48

#7A4375

Analogous

#5A7A43

#437B48

#437A63

Triadic

#437B48

#48437A

#7A4843

Split-Complementary

#437B48

#63437A

#7A435A

Tetradic

#437B48

#435A7A

#7A4375

#7A6343

Monochromatic

#0D170E

#28482B

#437B48

#61A867

#92C397

Rectangle

#437B48

#43757A

#7A4375

#7A4843

Compound

#437B48

#437A63

#7A4375

#7A435A

Variations

Lighter

#5AA360

#87B68B

#BBD2BD

Darker

#346238

#234426

#142816

Saturation

#566758

#437A48

#219B2C

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

5.04:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#437B48

#6E684B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#437B48

#747451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#437B48

#4B7476

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kemp Kelly 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

#728951

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#437B48

Daylight 5500K

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

#5F8E75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#643C61

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: #437B48;

CSS — background

background-color: #437B48;

CSS Variable

--color-kemp-kelly: #437B48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kemp-kelly': '#437B48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#437B48] text-[#437B48]

SCSS

$kemp-kelly: #437B48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #437B48?

#437B48 is Kemp Kelly, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #437B48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kemp Kelly?

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

What colors pair well with Kemp Kelly?

Kemp Kelly 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 Kemp Kelly?

You can download Kemp Kelly 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 Kemp Kelly?

The hex code is #437B48. In RGB it's 67, 123, 72, and in HSL it's 125°, 29%, 37%.

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