GREENS

Obscure Olive

#4A5D23

RGB 74, 93, 35 · HSL 80°, 45%, 25% · CMYK 20, 0, 62, 64

Obscure Olive is #4A5D23 in HEX — rgb(74, 93, 35), hsl(80°, 45%, 25%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 62%, 64%).

Obscure Olive pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 45%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#4A5D23

RGB74, 93, 35

HSL80°, 45%, 25%

HSV80°, 62%, 36%

CMYK20, 0, 62, 64

Decimal4873507

CSS RGBrgb(74, 93, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 45%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Down-to-earth S360-7

ΔE 3.2 · #486129

Dulux

Crisp Capsicum S21E9

ΔE 8.7 · #5F6E3B

RAL

Fern Green 6025

ΔE 8.8 · #3D642D

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 9.3 · #5F6C3C

Sherwin-Williams

Houseplant SW6727

ΔE 9.7 · #58713F

Valspar

French Olive 6010-8

ΔE 11.6 · #567244

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

ΔE 11.7 · #537640

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 11.7 · #5A7345

Benjamin Moore

Timson CW-470

ΔE 12.2 · #6F753B

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 12.7 · #5D6942

Dunn-Edwards

Jolly Green DE5594

ΔE 13.3 · #5E774A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16.6 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 16.7 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 20.3 · #696346

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 21.6 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 21.7 · #1E6A43

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 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

#4A5D23

#36235C

Analogous

#5C5323

#4A5D23

#2D5C23

Triadic

#4A5D23

#23495C

#5C2349

Split-Complementary

#4A5D23

#232D5C

#53235C

Tetradic

#4A5D23

#235C53

#36235C

#5C232D

Monochromatic

#0F1207

#1D250E

#4A5D23

#759438

#9DC059

Rectangle

#4A5D23

#235C36

#36235C

#5C2349

Compound

#4A5D23

#2D5C23

#36235C

#53235C

Variations

Lighter

#759438

#9BB860

#C3D1A7

Darker

#3B4B1B

#293412

#181F0A

Saturation

#434837

#495C23

#4F6E12

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

7.29:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A5D23

#5B5325

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A5D23

#5A5A2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A5D23

#4E565A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Obscure Olive 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

#777235

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A5D23

Daylight 5500K

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

#64775A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#2F214B

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: #4A5D23;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A5D23;

CSS Variable

--color-obscure-olive: #4A5D23;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'obscure-olive': '#4A5D23' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A5D23] text-[#4A5D23]

SCSS

$obscure-olive: #4A5D23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A5D23?

#4A5D23 is Obscure Olive, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4A5D23 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Obscure Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Obscure Olive?

Obscure Olive 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 Obscure Olive?

You can download Obscure Olive 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 Obscure Olive?

The hex code is #4A5D23. In RGB it's 74, 93, 35, and in HSL it's 80°, 45%, 25%.

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