GREENS

Grey Asparagus

#465945

RGB 70, 89, 69 · HSL 117°, 13%, 31% · CMYK 21, 0, 22, 65

Grey Asparagus is #465945 in HEX — rgb(70, 89, 69), hsl(117°, 13%, 31%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 22%, 65%).

Grey Asparagus pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 117°, 13%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#465945

RGB70, 89, 69

HSL117°, 13%, 31%

HSV117°, 22%, 35%

CMYK21, 0, 22, 65

Decimal4610373

CSS RGBrgb(70, 89, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(117, 13%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Courtyard SW6440

ΔE 1.5 · #475842

Behr

North Woods N410-7

ΔE 2.8 · #3F5645

PPG

Royal Hunter Green 1133-7

ΔE 3.3 · #3F5948

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 3.8 · #495748

Benjamin Moore

Martha's 630

ΔE 4.5 · #4E644F

Dulux

Highlander S24A9

ΔE 4.5 · #3A533C

Vista Paint

Pleasant Hill C-458

ΔE 4.6 · #4C594B

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 4.7 · #476151

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 4.7 · #4D5A4C

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 4.7 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 5.2 · #415448

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 6.2 · #405B50

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11.5 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 12.6 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 13.2 · #535654

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

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

#465945

#584559

Analogous

#505945

#465945

#45594E

Triadic

#465945

#454659

#594546

Split-Complementary

#465945

#4E4559

#594550

Tetradic

#465945

#455059

#584559

#594E45

Monochromatic

#0B0E0B

#242E23

#465945

#688566

#90A88F

Rectangle

#465945

#455958

#584559

#594546

Compound

#465945

#45594E

#584559

#594550

Variations

Lighter

#658163

#8BA18A

#BCC7BC

Darker

#374837

#263225

#161D16

Saturation

#4C524C

#465945

#277C22

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

7.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#465945

#545146

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#465945

#565648

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#465945

#485657

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grey Asparagus 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

#746F4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#465945

Daylight 5500K

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

#617473

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#523254

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: #465945;

CSS — background

background-color: #465945;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-asparagus: #465945;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-asparagus': '#465945' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#465945] text-[#465945]

SCSS

$grey-asparagus: #465945;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #465945?

#465945 is Grey Asparagus, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #465945 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Asparagus?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Asparagus?

Grey Asparagus 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 Grey Asparagus?

You can download Grey Asparagus 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 Grey Asparagus?

The hex code is #465945. In RGB it's 70, 89, 69, and in HSL it's 117°, 13%, 31%.

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