GREENS

Longing for Nature

#4B9F5D

RGB 75, 159, 93 · HSL 133°, 36%, 46% · CMYK 53, 0, 42, 38

Longing for Nature is #4B9F5D in HEX — rgb(75, 159, 93), hsl(133°, 36%, 46%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 42%, 38%).

Longing for Nature pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 133°, 36%, 46%. 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#4B9F5D

RGB75, 159, 93

HSL133°, 36%, 46%

HSV133°, 53%, 62%

CMYK53, 0, 42, 38

Decimal4955997

CSS RGBrgb(75, 159, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(133, 36%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tournament Field M420-6

ΔE 2.9 · #459B55

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 3.2 · #56A05B

Dulux

Endo S24G7

ΔE 4.5 · #5DA462

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 4.7 · #48A469

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 4.7 · #53995A

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

ΔE 5 · #4FAA6C

Valspar

Simply Green 6002-8C

ΔE 5.9 · #549759

Benjamin Moore

Once 574

ΔE 7.3 · #299051

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.8 · #42A370

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 10 · #358C3F

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 10.1 · #4C9141

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 10.5 · #458642

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 10.6 · #31AA74

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15.4 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 21.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 27.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#4B9F5D

#A04B8D

Analogous

#63A04B

#4B9F5D

#4BA088

Triadic

#4B9F5D

#5D4BA0

#A05D4B

Split-Complementary

#4B9F5D

#884BA0

#A04B63

Tetradic

#4B9F5D

#4B63A0

#A04B8D

#A0884B

Monochromatic

#1A3720

#336C3F

#4B9F5D

#78BF87

#ACD8B5

Rectangle

#4B9F5D

#4B8DA0

#A04B8D

#A05D4B

Compound

#4B9F5D

#4BA088

#A04B8D

#A04B63

Variations

Lighter

#69B87A

#93C69E

#C3DBC8

Darker

#3A814A

#275A32

#16351D

Saturation

#69826E

#4BA05D

#26C548

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#4B9F5D

#8C8461

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B9F5D

#959569

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B9F5D

#589698

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Longing for Nature 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

#78A461

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B9F5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#65A985

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.

#824575

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: #4B9F5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B9F5D;

CSS Variable

--color-longing-for-nature: #4B9F5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'longing-for-nature': '#4B9F5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B9F5D] text-[#4B9F5D]

SCSS

$longing-for-nature: #4B9F5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B9F5D?

#4B9F5D is Longing for Nature, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4B9F5D warm or cool?

Longing for Nature reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Longing for Nature?

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

What colors pair well with Longing for Nature?

Longing for Nature 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 Longing for Nature?

You can download Longing for Nature 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 Longing for Nature?

The hex code is #4B9F5D. In RGB it's 75, 159, 93, and in HSL it's 133°, 36%, 46%.

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