GREENS

Loch Ness

#445956

RGB 68, 89, 86 · HSL 171°, 13%, 31% · CMYK 24, 0, 3, 65

Loch Ness is #445956 in HEX — rgb(68, 89, 86), hsl(171°, 13%, 31%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 3%, 65%).

Loch Ness pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 171°, 13%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#445956

RGB68, 89, 86

HSL171°, 13%, 31%

HSV171°, 24%, 35%

CMYK24, 0, 3, 65

Decimal4479318

CSS RGBrgb(68, 89, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 13%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 2123-10

ΔE 1 · #475A57

PPG

Antique Slate 13-29

ΔE 1.3 · #455C59

Behr

Hostaleaf MQ6-9

ΔE 1.7 · #475B5A

Valspar

Peacock House 5010-4

ΔE 2.2 · #405550

Vista Paint

Gedney Green C-1412

ΔE 2.7 · #43544F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gedney Green historic-gedney-green

ΔE 2.8 · #40534E

Dulux

Concealment S27A8

ΔE 3 · #405851

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 3.9 · #4A5D5F

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 4.7 · #4E5754

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 4.9 · #395255

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.1 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.2 · #494F50

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 7.3 · #586768

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.3 · #535654

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#445956

#594548

Analogous

#45594C

#445956

#455259

Triadic

#445956

#564559

#595645

Split-Complementary

#445956

#594552

#594C45

Tetradic

#445956

#4C4559

#594548

#525945

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#232E2D

#445956

#668580

#8FA8A5

Rectangle

#445956

#454859

#594548

#595645

Compound

#445956

#455259

#594548

#594C45

Variations

Lighter

#63817D

#8AA19E

#BCC7C5

Darker

#374845

#253230

#161D1C

Saturation

#4C5251

#455956

#227C6E

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

7.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.81:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#445956

#515257

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#445956

#565656

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#445956

#455858

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Loch Ness 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

#726F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#445956

Daylight 5500K

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

#607480

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#543237

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: #445956;

CSS — background

background-color: #445956;

CSS Variable

--color-loch-ness: #445956;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loch-ness': '#445956' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#445956] text-[#445956]

SCSS

$loch-ness: #445956;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #445956?

#445956 is Loch Ness, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #445956 warm or cool?

Loch Ness reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Loch Ness?

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

What colors pair well with Loch Ness?

Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness?

You can download Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness?

The hex code is #445956. In RGB it's 68, 89, 86, and in HSL it's 171°, 13%, 31%.

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