GREENS

Melbourne

#4C7C4B

RGB 76, 124, 75 · HSL 119°, 25%, 39% · CMYK 39, 0, 40, 51

Melbourne is #4C7C4B in HEX — rgb(76, 124, 75), hsl(119°, 25%, 39%), cmyk(39%, 0%, 40%, 51%).

Melbourne pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 119°, 25%, 39%. 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#4C7C4B

RGB76, 124, 75

HSL119°, 25%, 39%

HSV119°, 40%, 49%

CMYK39, 0, 40, 51

Decimal5012555

CSS RGBrgb(76, 124, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(119, 25%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

Exact match

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 2.2 · #4E7D48

Behr

Old Vine 440F-6

ΔE 2.7 · #557F4D

Dulux

Maidenhair Fern S24D8

ΔE 2.9 · #447648

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 4.1 · #507A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 4.4 · #4A754A

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

ΔE 4.9 · #498555

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 5.9 · #407148

Benjamin Moore

Bunker 566

ΔE 7.4 · #5B8F5F

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 8 · #5E8548

PPG

Clover Leaf 1131-7

ΔE 8.6 · #53734C

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 9.1 · #587246

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.2 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 11.7 · #317455

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15.1 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 18.1 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#4C7C4B

#7B4B7C

Analogous

#647C4B

#4C7C4B

#4B7C63

Triadic

#4C7C4B

#4B4B7C

#7C4B4B

Split-Complementary

#4C7C4B

#634B7C

#7C4B64

Tetradic

#4C7C4B

#4B647C

#7B4B7C

#7C634B

Monochromatic

#111D11

#2E4D2E

#4C7C4B

#6DA76C

#9DC49C

Rectangle

#4C7C4B

#4B7C7B

#7B4B7C

#7C4B4B

Compound

#4C7C4B

#4B7C63

#7B4B7C

#7C4B64

Variations

Lighter

#64A263

#8EB68E

#BFD2BF

Darker

#3B643B

#284628

#172917

Saturation

#5C6B5C

#4B7C4B

#27A225

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

4.89:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4C7C4B

#716B4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C7C4B

#767653

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C7C4B

#537577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Melbourne 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

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How it looks under different light

#788A53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C7C4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#668F78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#693F6A

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: #4C7C4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C7C4B;

CSS Variable

--color-melbourne: #4C7C4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melbourne': '#4C7C4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C7C4B] text-[#4C7C4B]

SCSS

$melbourne: #4C7C4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C7C4B?

#4C7C4B is Melbourne, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4C7C4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melbourne?

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

What colors pair well with Melbourne?

Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

You can download Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

The hex code is #4C7C4B. In RGB it's 76, 124, 75, and in HSL it's 119°, 25%, 39%.

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