GREENS

Cayman Green

#495A44

RGB 73, 90, 68 · HSL 106°, 14%, 31% · CMYK 19, 0, 24, 65

Cayman Green is #495A44 in HEX — rgb(73, 90, 68), hsl(106°, 14%, 31%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 24%, 65%).

Cayman Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 14%, 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#495A44

RGB73, 90, 68

HSL106°, 14%, 31%

HSV106°, 24%, 35%

CMYK19, 0, 24, 65

Decimal4807236

CSS RGBrgb(73, 90, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 14%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Courtyard SW6440

ΔE 0.8 · #475842

Behr

Chard MQ6-49

ΔE 2.7 · #485541

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 3.8 · #515F44

Benjamin Moore

Martha's 630

ΔE 4.3 · #4E644F

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 4.4 · #415241

Dulux

Spinach Green S23A9

ΔE 4.5 · #455338

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.6 · #495748

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 4.7 · #4D5645

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Hill 459

ΔE 5.3 · #4D5A4C

Valspar

Wilderness 6009-5

ΔE 5.6 · #476151

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.6 · #415448

Dunn-Edwards

Woodlawn Green DEC779

ΔE 7.6 · #405B50

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.6 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 11.8 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.4 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 12.4 · #696346

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

#495A44

#55445A

Analogous

#545A44

#495A44

#445A4A

Triadic

#495A44

#44495A

#5A4449

Split-Complementary

#495A44

#4A445A

#5A4454

Tetradic

#495A44

#44545A

#55445A

#5A4A44

Monochromatic

#0C0F0B

#262F23

#495A44

#6D8665

#94A98E

Rectangle

#495A44

#445A55

#55445A

#5A4449

Compound

#495A44

#445A4A

#55445A

#5A4454

Variations

Lighter

#6A8262

#8FA289

#BEC7BB

Darker

#3A4936

#283225

#171D15

Saturation

#4D524C

#495A44

#377C22

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

7.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#495A44

#565345

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#495A44

#575747

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#495A44

#4B5758

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cayman 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

#76704E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#495A44

Daylight 5500K

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

#637572

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.

#4C3254

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: #495A44;

CSS — background

background-color: #495A44;

CSS Variable

--color-cayman-green: #495A44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cayman-green': '#495A44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#495A44] text-[#495A44]

SCSS

$cayman-green: #495A44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495A44?

#495A44 is Cayman Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #495A44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cayman Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cayman Green?

Cayman 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 Cayman Green?

You can download Cayman 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 Cayman Green?

The hex code is #495A44. In RGB it's 73, 90, 68, and in HSL it's 106°, 14%, 31%.

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