GREENS

Banksia Leaf

#4B5539

RGB 75, 85, 57 · HSL 81°, 20%, 28% · CMYK 12, 0, 33, 67

Banksia Leaf is #4B5539 in HEX — rgb(75, 85, 57), hsl(81°, 20%, 28%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 33%, 67%).

Banksia Leaf pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 81°, 20%, 28%. 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#4B5539

RGB75, 85, 57

HSL81°, 20%, 28%

HSV81°, 33%, 33%

CMYK12, 0, 33, 67

Decimal4937017

CSS RGBrgb(75, 85, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 20%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banksia Leaf S22A9

ΔE 0.8 · #4B5439

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 2.5 · #495033

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 4 · #4F523A

Behr

Kilimanjaro N340-7

ΔE 4.2 · #555939

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 4.3 · #515F44

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 4.6 · #57593F

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicious 438

ΔE 5.3 · #585E46

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 6.4 · #586444

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 6.8 · #4D5645

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.9 · #515545

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 8.2 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 8.3 · #5F5D48

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.5 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.8 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.7 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#4B5539

#433956

Analogous

#565139

#4B5539

#3D5639

Triadic

#4B5539

#394C56

#56394C

Split-Complementary

#4B5539

#393D56

#513956

Tetradic

#4B5539

#395651

#433956

#56393D

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#23281B

#4B5539

#748458

#9AA97E

Rectangle

#4B5539

#395643

#433956

#56394C

Compound

#4B5539

#3D5639

#433956

#513956

Variations

Lighter

#738256

#96A47E

#C1C8B6

Darker

#3D452D

#2A301F

#181C12

Saturation

#494C43

#4C5639

#54721D

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

7.90:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B5539

#54503A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B5539

#53533D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B5539

#4D5153

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Banksia Leaf 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

#786C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B5539

Daylight 5500K

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

#65716A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#382E4C

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: #4B5539;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B5539;

CSS Variable

--color-banksia-leaf: #4B5539;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banksia-leaf': '#4B5539' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B5539] text-[#4B5539]

SCSS

$banksia-leaf: #4B5539;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B5539?

#4B5539 is Banksia Leaf, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4B5539 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banksia Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Banksia Leaf?

Banksia Leaf 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 Banksia Leaf?

You can download Banksia Leaf 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 Banksia Leaf?

The hex code is #4B5539. In RGB it's 75, 85, 57, and in HSL it's 81°, 20%, 28%.

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