GREENS

Spinach

#46A35A

RGB 70, 163, 90 · HSL 133°, 40%, 46% · CMYK 57, 0, 45, 36

Spinach is #46A35A in HEX — rgb(70, 163, 90), hsl(133°, 40%, 46%), cmyk(57%, 0%, 45%, 36%).

Spinach pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 133°, 40%, 46%. 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#46A35A

RGB70, 163, 90

HSL133°, 40%, 46%

HSV133°, 57%, 64%

CMYK57, 0, 45, 36

Decimal4629338

CSS RGBrgb(70, 163, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(133, 40%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Billiard Room 480D-6

ΔE 2.3 · #409D56

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 2.9 · #48A759

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 5.9 · #56A05B

Dulux

Fervent Green S24G8

ΔE 6.1 · #469F4B

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Forest DEA127

ΔE 6.7 · #38914A

Vista Paint

Aqueous C-730

ΔE 6.8 · #5CA25B

Benjamin Moore

Once 574

ΔE 8.5 · #299051

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 9 · #53995A

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 9.1 · #358C3F

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 9.4 · #41A94F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 9.7 · #52A84C

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 9.9 · #4C9141

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 12 · #42A370

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 18.5 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 24.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 31.4 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#46A35A

#A44690

Analogous

#61A446

#46A35A

#46A48A

Triadic

#46A35A

#5B46A4

#A45B46

Split-Complementary

#46A35A

#8A46A4

#A44661

Tetradic

#46A35A

#4661A4

#A44690

#A48A46

Monochromatic

#183920

#2F6F3D

#46A35A

#74C385

#A9DAB4

Rectangle

#46A35A

#4690A4

#A44690

#A45B46

Compound

#46A35A

#46A48A

#A44690

#A44661

Variations

Lighter

#65BD78

#90C89C

#C1DCC7

Darker

#368548

#245D30

#14371C

Saturation

#67836D

#46A45B

#23C747

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#46A35A

#8F865E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46A35A

#989867

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46A35A

#55999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spinach 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

#74A75F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46A35A

Daylight 5500K

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

#61AC83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#864277

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: #46A35A;

CSS — background

background-color: #46A35A;

CSS Variable

--color-spinach: #46A35A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spinach': '#46A35A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46A35A] text-[#46A35A]

SCSS

$spinach: #46A35A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46A35A?

#46A35A is Spinach, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #46A35A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spinach?

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

What colors pair well with Spinach?

Spinach 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 Spinach?

You can download Spinach 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 Spinach?

The hex code is #46A35A. In RGB it's 70, 163, 90, and in HSL it's 133°, 40%, 46%.

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