GREENS

Backwoods

#4A6546

RGB 74, 101, 70 · HSL 112°, 18%, 34% · CMYK 27, 0, 31, 60

Backwoods is #4A6546 in HEX — rgb(74, 101, 70), hsl(112°, 18%, 34%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 31%, 60%).

Backwoods pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 112°, 18%, 34%. 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#4A6546

RGB74, 101, 70

HSL112°, 18%, 34%

HSV112°, 31%, 40%

CMYK27, 0, 31, 60

Decimal4875590

CSS RGBrgb(74, 101, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(112, 18%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jungle Adventure C-738

ΔE 1.7 · #466545

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 1.7 · #486649

Behr

Amazon Foliage BXC-06

ΔE 2.5 · #4A6441

PPG

Emerald City 13-32

ΔE 3 · #4C6B4E

Dulux

Vizcaya Palm S24A8

ΔE 3.1 · #47644A

Sherwin-Williams

Arugula SW6446

ΔE 4.2 · #42603C

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 6.3 · #586444

Benjamin Moore

Martha's 630

ΔE 6.4 · #4E644F

Dunn-Edwards

Climbing Ivy DE5615

ΔE 6.5 · #58714A

Kilz

Organic Garden LG280-02

ΔE 8 · #637250

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 8.8 · #587246

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 9.1 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 10.8 · #5E7A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.7 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 11.9 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 13.6 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#4A6546

#624766

Analogous

#5B6647

#4A6546

#476653

Triadic

#4A6546

#474B66

#66474B

Split-Complementary

#4A6546

#534766

#66475B

Tetradic

#4A6546

#475B66

#624766

#665347

Monochromatic

#0B0F0A

#2A3928

#4A6546

#6C9366

#97B493

Rectangle

#4A6546

#476662

#624766

#66474B

Compound

#4A6546

#476653

#624766

#66475B

Variations

Lighter

#688E63

#8FA98B

#BFCCBD

Darker

#3C5238

#293926

#182116

Saturation

#535B52

#4B6647

#318A24

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4A6546

#5F5A47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A6546

#61614B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A6546

#4E6062

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Backwoods 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

#777850

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A6546

Daylight 5500K

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

#647D74

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.

#57375C

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: #4A6546;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A6546;

CSS Variable

--color-backwoods: #4A6546;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'backwoods': '#4A6546' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A6546] text-[#4A6546]

SCSS

$backwoods: #4A6546;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A6546?

#4A6546 is Backwoods, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4A6546 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Backwoods?

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

What colors pair well with Backwoods?

Backwoods 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 Backwoods?

You can download Backwoods 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 Backwoods?

The hex code is #4A6546. In RGB it's 74, 101, 70, and in HSL it's 112°, 18%, 34%.

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