GREENS

Glen

#4AAC72

RGB 74, 172, 114 · HSL 144°, 40%, 48% · CMYK 57, 0, 34, 33

Glen is #4AAC72 in HEX — rgb(74, 172, 114), hsl(144°, 40%, 48%), cmyk(57%, 0%, 34%, 33%).

Glen pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 40%, 48%. 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#4AAC72

RGB74, 172, 114

HSL144°, 40%, 48%

HSV144°, 57%, 67%

CMYK57, 0, 34, 33

Decimal4893810

CSS RGBrgb(74, 172, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 40%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glen S25G7

ΔE 1.6 · #4BAC6F

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

ΔE 2.7 · #4FAA6C

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 3.2 · #48A469

Behr

Thermal Spring 490D-6

ΔE 4.6 · #4EB780

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 4.8 · #42A370

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 4.9 · #31AA74

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 5.4 · #2FA470

Benjamin Moore

Four 573

ΔE 7.3 · #68B374

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 7.6 · #2A9E6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 9.6 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 9.9 · #019D6E

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.1 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 15.5 · #308446

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 16 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 24.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#4AAC72

#AB4984

Analogous

#53AB49

#4AAC72

#49ABA2

Triadic

#4AAC72

#7149AB

#AB7149

Split-Complementary

#4AAC72

#A249AB

#AB4953

Tetradic

#4AAC72

#4953AB

#AB4984

#ABA249

Monochromatic

#1C402A

#32764D

#4AAC72

#7BC699

#B0DDC2

Rectangle

#4AAC72

#4984AB

#AB4984

#AB7149

Compound

#4AAC72

#49ABA2

#AB4984

#AB4953

Variations

Lighter

#6ABF8C

#94CAAA

#C4DECE

Darker

#398B5A

#26613D

#153924

Saturation

#6C8977

#49AB71

#25D069

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4AAC72

#958F75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4AAC72

#A1A17C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4AAC72

#58A3A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glen 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

#77AE71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4AAC72

Daylight 5500K

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

#64B395

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#8B456F

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: #4AAC72;

CSS — background

background-color: #4AAC72;

CSS Variable

--color-glen: #4AAC72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glen': '#4AAC72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4AAC72] text-[#4AAC72]

SCSS

$glen: #4AAC72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4AAC72?

#4AAC72 is Glen, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4AAC72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glen?

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

What colors pair well with Glen?

Glen 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 Glen?

You can download Glen 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 Glen?

The hex code is #4AAC72. In RGB it's 74, 172, 114, and in HSL it's 144°, 40%, 48%.

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