GREENS

Guinean Green

#4A8140

RGB 74, 129, 64 · HSL 111°, 34%, 38% · CMYK 43, 0, 50, 49

Guinean Green is #4A8140 in HEX — rgb(74, 129, 64), hsl(111°, 34%, 38%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 50%, 49%).

Guinean Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 111°, 34%, 38%. 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#4A8140

RGB74, 129, 64

HSL111°, 34%, 38%

HSV111°, 50%, 51%

CMYK43, 0, 50, 49

Decimal4882752

CSS RGBrgb(74, 129, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 34%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fair Lady Kelly K-1257

ΔE 3.2 · #538742

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 3.9 · #4F854A

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 3.9 · #458642

Dulux

Nereus S23E9

ΔE 5.3 · #4E793C

Behr

Planet Green MQ4-48

ΔE 6.2 · #468B4F

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 2034-30

ΔE 6.9 · #458D4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Golf Day 767

ΔE 7 · #5A8B3F

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 7.3 · #317F43

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 9 · #658940

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 9.3 · #588C3A

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 9.9 · #53995A

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 10.5 · #358D52

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 13.2 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 16.6 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 18.3 · #42A370

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 24.4 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#4A8140

#784082

Analogous

#6B8240

#4A8140

#408257

Triadic

#4A8140

#404A82

#82404A

Split-Complementary

#4A8140

#574082

#82406B

Tetradic

#4A8140

#406B82

#784082

#825740

Monochromatic

#101B0D

#2D4F27

#4A8140

#6BB05E

#9AC992

Rectangle

#4A8140

#408278

#784082

#82404A

Compound

#4A8140

#408257

#784082

#82406B

Variations

Lighter

#62AC56

#8DBC85

#BED5BA

Darker

#3A6932

#274921

#172B13

Saturation

#5A6B57

#4A8240

#33A220

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#4A8140

#766D43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A8140

#7A7A4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A8140

#53797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Guinean 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

#778D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A8140

Daylight 5500K

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

#64926F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#633B6A

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: #4A8140;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A8140;

CSS Variable

--color-guinean-green: #4A8140;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'guinean-green': '#4A8140' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A8140] text-[#4A8140]

SCSS

$guinean-green: #4A8140;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A8140?

#4A8140 is Guinean Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4A8140 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Guinean Green?

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

What colors pair well with Guinean Green?

Guinean 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 Guinean Green?

You can download Guinean 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 Guinean Green?

The hex code is #4A8140. In RGB it's 74, 129, 64, and in HSL it's 111°, 34%, 38%.

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