GREENS

Pine Scent

#4A6D42

RGB 74, 109, 66 · HSL 109°, 25%, 34% · CMYK 32, 0, 39, 57

Pine Scent is #4A6D42 in HEX — rgb(74, 109, 66), hsl(109°, 25%, 34%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 39%, 57%).

Pine Scent pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 25%, 34%. 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#4A6D42

RGB74, 109, 66

HSL109°, 25%, 34%

HSV109°, 39%, 43%

CMYK32, 0, 39, 57

Decimal4877634

CSS RGBrgb(74, 109, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 25%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whispering Pine 450F-6

ΔE 2.7 · #4A7149

Dulux

Jungle Adventure S24C8

ΔE 2.8 · #446D45

Valspar

Lime Twist 6009-8

ΔE 3.1 · #516D44

PPG

Clover Leaf 1131-7

ΔE 3.9 · #53734C

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 4 · #4A754A

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 4.5 · #587246

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 5.2 · #5A7345

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 5.4 · #507A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Houseplant SW6727

ΔE 5.9 · #58713F

Vista Paint

Tall Timber K-304

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6C4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 7.6 · #4C7C4B

Benjamin Moore

Herb 434

ΔE 8 · #63774A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 9.5 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 12 · #317455

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 14.2 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.8 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#4A6D42

#64416C

Analogous

#5F6C41

#4A6D42

#416C4F

Triadic

#4A6D42

#41496C

#6C4149

Split-Complementary

#4A6D42

#4F416C

#6C415F

Tetradic

#4A6D42

#415F6C

#64416C

#6C4F41

Monochromatic

#0B100A

#293D24

#4A6D42

#699C5E

#95BA8C

Rectangle

#4A6D42

#416C64

#64416C

#6C4149

Compound

#4A6D42

#416C4F

#64416C

#6C415F

Variations

Lighter

#65965A

#8CAF85

#BECEBA

Darker

#3A5833

#273D23

#172414

Saturation

#535D50

#496C41

#348D21

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

5.90:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4A6D42

#655F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A6D42

#686849

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A6D42

#4F6769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pine Scent 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

#777E4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A6D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#648371

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#55375C

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: #4A6D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A6D42;

CSS Variable

--color-pine-scent: #4A6D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pine-scent': '#4A6D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A6D42] text-[#4A6D42]

SCSS

$pine-scent: #4A6D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A6D42?

#4A6D42 is Pine Scent, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4A6D42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pine Scent?

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

What colors pair well with Pine Scent?

Pine Scent 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 Pine Scent?

You can download Pine Scent 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 Pine Scent?

The hex code is #4A6D42. In RGB it's 74, 109, 66, and in HSL it's 109°, 25%, 34%.

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