GREENS

Acacia Green

#486241

RGB 72, 98, 65 · HSL 107°, 20%, 32% · CMYK 27, 0, 34, 62

Acacia Green is #486241 in HEX — rgb(72, 98, 65), hsl(107°, 20%, 32%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 34%, 62%).

Acacia Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 107°, 20%, 32%. 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#486241

RGB72, 98, 65

HSL107°, 20%, 32%

HSV107°, 34%, 38%

CMYK27, 0, 34, 62

Decimal4743745

CSS RGBrgb(72, 98, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 20%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amazon Foliage BXC-06

ΔE 1.4 · #4A6441

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 2.2 · #466545

Dulux

Cub Scout S23A8

ΔE 2.7 · #4F6341

Sherwin-Williams

Arugula SW6446

ΔE 2.8 · #42603C

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 3.2 · #486649

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 4.3 · #4D663E

Valspar

Lime Twist 6009-8

ΔE 6.1 · #516D44

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 6.8 · #58714A

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 455

ΔE 7.7 · #57674F

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 8.6 · #587246

Kilz

Organic Garden LG280-02

ΔE 8.7 · #637250

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10.5 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 11.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.7 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 13.1 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.4 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#486241

#5B4162

Analogous

#596241

#486241

#41624B

Triadic

#486241

#414862

#624148

Split-Complementary

#486241

#4B4162

#624159

Tetradic

#486241

#415962

#5B4162

#624B41

Monochromatic

#0B0F0A

#263423

#486241

#6A9060

#93B18B

Rectangle

#486241

#41625B

#5B4162

#624148

Compound

#486241

#41624B

#5B4162

#624159

Variations

Lighter

#678C5D

#8DA985

#BDCBBA

Darker

#3A4F34

#273723

#172014

Saturation

#4F564D

#486241

#368321

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

6.78:1

vs Black

3.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#486241

#5C5742

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#486241

#5E5E46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#486241

#4C5D5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Acacia 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

#75764C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#486241

Daylight 5500K

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

#637B70

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4F3457

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: #486241;

CSS — background

background-color: #486241;

CSS Variable

--color-acacia-green: #486241;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acacia-green': '#486241' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#486241] text-[#486241]

SCSS

$acacia-green: #486241;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #486241?

#486241 is Acacia Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #486241 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acacia Green?

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

What colors pair well with Acacia Green?

Acacia 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 Acacia Green?

You can download Acacia 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 Acacia Green?

The hex code is #486241. In RGB it's 72, 98, 65, and in HSL it's 107°, 20%, 32%.

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