GREENS

Knarloc Green

#4B5B40

RGB 75, 91, 64 · HSL 96°, 17%, 30% · CMYK 18, 0, 30, 64

Knarloc Green is #4B5B40 in HEX — rgb(75, 91, 64), hsl(96°, 17%, 30%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 30%, 64%).

Knarloc Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 17%, 30%. 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#4B5B40

RGB75, 91, 64

HSL96°, 17%, 30%

HSV96°, 30%, 36%

CMYK18, 0, 30, 64

Decimal4938560

CSS RGBrgb(75, 91, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 17%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 2 · #515F44

Sherwin-Williams

Courtyard SW6440

ΔE 3.2 · #475842

Dulux

Spinach Green S23A9

ΔE 3.3 · #455338

Behr

Russian Olive N350-7

ΔE 4.4 · #505F3D

PPG

Grape Leaves 1124-7

ΔE 4.9 · #576049

Benjamin Moore

Colonial CW-530

ΔE 4.9 · #3F5034

Hallman-Lindsay

Mother Nature 746

ΔE 5 · #566749

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 5.1 · #586444

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 6.9 · #4D5645

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 7.4 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Green Bayou DE5650

ΔE 8.4 · #566E57

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.5 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.4 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.9 · #676450

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.2 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.2 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#4B5B40

#4F3F5A

Analogous

#575A3F

#4B5B40

#3F5A42

Triadic

#4B5B40

#3F4A5A

#5A3F4A

Split-Complementary

#4B5B40

#423F5A

#5A3F57

Tetradic

#4B5B40

#3F575A

#4F3F5A

#5A423F

Monochromatic

#0C0F0B

#252D20

#4B5B40

#6F865F

#96AA88

Rectangle

#4B5B40

#3F5A4F

#4F3F5A

#5A3F4A

Compound

#4B5B40

#3F5A42

#4F3F5A

#5A3F57

Variations

Lighter

#6C835D

#91A384

#BFC8B9

Darker

#3B4832

#293222

#181D14

Saturation

#4C5049

#4A5A3F

#447920

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4B5B40

#585441

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B5B40

#595944

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B5B40

#4E5759

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Knarloc 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

#78714B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B5B40

Daylight 5500K

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

#65766F

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.

#443151

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: #4B5B40;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B5B40;

CSS Variable

--color-knarloc-green: #4B5B40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'knarloc-green': '#4B5B40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B5B40] text-[#4B5B40]

SCSS

$knarloc-green: #4B5B40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B5B40?

#4B5B40 is Knarloc Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4B5B40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knarloc Green?

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

What colors pair well with Knarloc Green?

Knarloc 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 Knarloc Green?

You can download Knarloc 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 Knarloc Green?

The hex code is #4B5B40. In RGB it's 75, 91, 64, and in HSL it's 96°, 17%, 30%.

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