GREENS

Matsuba Green

#454D32

RGB 69, 77, 50 · HSL 78°, 21%, 25% · CMYK 10, 0, 35, 70

Matsuba Green is #454D32 in HEX — rgb(69, 77, 50), hsl(78°, 21%, 25%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 35%, 70%).

Matsuba Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 21%, 25%. 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#454D32

RGB69, 77, 50

HSL78°, 21%, 25%

HSV78°, 35%, 30%

CMYK10, 0, 35, 70

Decimal4541746

CSS RGBrgb(69, 77, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 21%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 1.8 · #495033

Dulux

Broccoli Green S21A9

ΔE 2.7 · #4C5338

Behr

Moosewood 760D-7

ΔE 2.8 · #484B2E

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 4 · #4F523A

RAL

Olive Green 6003

ΔE 5.2 · #424632

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 6.3 · #57593F

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 6.5 · #454938

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 7.6 · #464A3B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.3 · #515545

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 9 · #495748

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 9.6 · #586444

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 9.9 · #5F5D48

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 12.3 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 12.8 · #676450

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 13.3 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 14.5 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#454D32

#3A324D

Analogous

#4D4832

#454D32

#384D32

Triadic

#454D32

#32454D

#4D3245

Split-Complementary

#454D32

#32384D

#48324D

Tetradic

#454D32

#324D48

#3A324D

#4D3238

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#1C1F14

#454D32

#6F7B51

#96A474

Rectangle

#454D32

#324D3A

#3A324D

#4D3245

Compound

#454D32

#384D32

#3A324D

#48324D

Variations

Lighter

#6F7B51

#94A178

#C0C6B2

Darker

#373E28

#262B1B

#16190F

Saturation

#41443C

#454D32

#4F6619

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

8.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.36:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#454D32

#4D4833

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#454D32

#4C4C36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#454D32

#47494B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Matsuba 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

#736641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#454D32

Daylight 5500K

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

#606B65

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#312944

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: #454D32;

CSS — background

background-color: #454D32;

CSS Variable

--color-matsuba-green: #454D32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'matsuba-green': '#454D32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#454D32] text-[#454D32]

SCSS

$matsuba-green: #454D32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454D32?

#454D32 is Matsuba Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #454D32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Matsuba Green?

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

What colors pair well with Matsuba Green?

Matsuba 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 Matsuba Green?

You can download Matsuba 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 Matsuba Green?

The hex code is #454D32. In RGB it's 69, 77, 50, and in HSL it's 78°, 21%, 25%.

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