GREENS

Trefoil

#47562F

RGB 71, 86, 47 · HSL 83°, 29%, 26% · CMYK 17, 0, 45, 66

Trefoil is #47562F in HEX — rgb(71, 86, 47), hsl(83°, 29%, 26%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 45%, 66%).

Trefoil pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 29%, 26%. 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#47562F

RGB71, 86, 47

HSL83°, 29%, 26%

HSV83°, 45%, 34%

CMYK17, 0, 45, 66

Decimal4675119

CSS RGBrgb(71, 86, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 29%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Groundcover 400F-7

ΔE 3.7 · #4F5E39

Dulux

Stinging Nettle S23B9

ΔE 4.1 · #4A5D3A

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 5.7 · #576238

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 6.9 · #3F5034

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 7.2 · #4D663E

Vista Paint

Mother Nature C-745

ΔE 7.8 · #536545

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 7.9 · #586444

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 8.3 · #5D6942

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 11.2 · #58714A

RAL

Leaf Green 6002

ΔE 11.4 · #2D572C

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.5 · #686A47

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 12.2 · #5A7345

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 13.5 · #696346

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.7 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 16.1 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 19.7 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#47562F

#3E2F56

Analogous

#56512F

#47562F

#34562F

Triadic

#47562F

#2F4756

#562F47

Split-Complementary

#47562F

#2F3456

#512F56

Tetradic

#47562F

#2F5651

#3E2F56

#562F34

Monochromatic

#0E1009

#1E2414

#47562F

#70874A

#96AF6E

Rectangle

#47562F

#2F563E

#3E2F56

#562F47

Compound

#47562F

#34562F

#3E2F56

#512F56

Variations

Lighter

#6F864A

#94AA72

#C0CAB0

Darker

#394525

#273019

#171C0E

Saturation

#44483D

#47562F

#4C6D18

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

7.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.64:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#47562F

#554E30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#47562F

#545436

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#47562F

#4A5153

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Trefoil 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

#756D3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#47562F

Daylight 5500K

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

#627263

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#352A46

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: #47562F;

CSS — background

background-color: #47562F;

CSS Variable

--color-trefoil: #47562F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trefoil': '#47562F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#47562F] text-[#47562F]

SCSS

$trefoil: #47562F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #47562F?

#47562F is Trefoil, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #47562F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Trefoil?

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

What colors pair well with Trefoil?

Trefoil 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 Trefoil?

You can download Trefoil 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 Trefoil?

The hex code is #47562F. In RGB it's 71, 86, 47, and in HSL it's 83°, 29%, 26%.

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