GREENS

Chard

#485541

RGB 72, 85, 65 · HSL 99°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 15, 0, 24, 67

Chard is #485541 in HEX — rgb(72, 85, 65), hsl(99°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 24%, 67%).

Chard pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 13%, 29%. 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#485541

RGB72, 85, 65

HSL99°, 13%, 29%

HSV99°, 24%, 33%

CMYK15, 0, 24, 67

Decimal4740417

CSS RGBrgb(72, 85, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chard MQ6-49

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Vogue Green SW0065

ΔE 2.2 · #4B5645

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

ΔE 2.3 · #495342

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 2.7 · #4D5645

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 2.9 · #415241

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 3.3 · #495748

Vista Paint

Baize C-1411

ΔE 3.6 · #4B5445

Hallman-Lindsay

Baize historic-baize

ΔE 3.6 · #4B5445

Dulux

Spinach Green S23A9

ΔE 4.5 · #455338

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.8 · #515545

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 7 · #476151

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Forest DE6301

ΔE 7.4 · #4F5A51

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.4 · #676450

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 11.4 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 11.4 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 12.2 · #535654

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

#485541

#4D4054

Analogous

#515440

#485541

#405443

Triadic

#485541

#404754

#544047

Split-Complementary

#485541

#434054

#544051

Tetradic

#485541

#405154

#4D4054

#544340

Monochromatic

#0C0E0B

#22281F

#485541

#6C7F62

#92A489

Rectangle

#485541

#40544D

#4D4054

#544047

Compound

#485541

#405443

#4D4054

#544051

Variations

Lighter

#6A7C60

#8F9E86

#BEC5BA

Darker

#394333

#272E23

#171B14

Saturation

#494D47

#475440

#3D7420

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

7.92:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#485541

#524F42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#485541

#535344

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#485541

#4A5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chard 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

#756C4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#485541

Daylight 5500K

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

#637170

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.

#442F4F

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: #485541;

CSS — background

background-color: #485541;

CSS Variable

--color-chard: #485541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chard': '#485541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#485541] text-[#485541]

SCSS

$chard: #485541;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #485541?

#485541 is Chard, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #485541 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chard?

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

What colors pair well with Chard?

Chard 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 Chard?

You can download Chard 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 Chard?

The hex code is #485541. In RGB it's 72, 85, 65, and in HSL it's 99°, 13%, 29%.

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