GREENS

Kelp

#4D503C

RGB 77, 80, 60 · HSL 69°, 14%, 27% · CMYK 4, 0, 25, 69

Kelp is #4D503C in HEX — rgb(77, 80, 60), hsl(69°, 14%, 27%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 25%, 69%).

Kelp pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 14%, 27%. 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#4D503C

RGB77, 80, 60

HSL69°, 14%, 27%

HSV69°, 25%, 31%

CMYK4, 0, 25, 69

Decimal5066812

CSS RGBrgb(77, 80, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 14%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Oak 720D-7

ΔE 0.9 · #4D4F3A

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 1.4 · #4F513F

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 2.5 · #4F523A

Benjamin Moore

Artichoke 2141-10

ΔE 3.3 · #545241

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3.4 · #515545

Vista Paint

Evening Dove C-450

ΔE 3.5 · #535141

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 3.6 · #525746

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Patch 431

ΔE 3.9 · #464A3B

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 3.9 · #4D5645

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 6.2 · #595244

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 6.2 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 6.3 · #5F5D48

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.3 · #676450

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.6 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 10.8 · #464C49

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 11.1 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4D503C

#3E3B4E

Analogous

#4E483B

#4D503C

#424E3B

Triadic

#4D503C

#3B4C4E

#4E3B4C

Split-Complementary

#4D503C

#3B424E

#483B4E

Tetradic

#4D503C

#3B4E48

#3E3B4E

#4E3B42

Monochromatic

#0E0F0B

#22231A

#4D503C

#767A5C

#9CA182

Rectangle

#4D503C

#3B4E3E

#3E3B4E

#4E3B4C

Compound

#4D503C

#424E3B

#3E3B4E

#483B4E

Variations

Lighter

#74795B

#999D82

#C2C4B7

Darker

#3D3F2F

#2A2C20

#191A12

Saturation

#474842

#4C4E3B

#606C1E

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D503C

#514D3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D503C

#4F4F3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D503C

#4F4D4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kelp 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

#796948

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D503C

Daylight 5500K

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

#666E6C

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#302C49

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: #4D503C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D503C;

CSS Variable

--color-kelp: #4D503C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kelp': '#4D503C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D503C] text-[#4D503C]

SCSS

$kelp: #4D503C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D503C?

#4D503C is Kelp, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4D503C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kelp?

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

What colors pair well with Kelp?

Kelp 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 Kelp?

You can download Kelp 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 Kelp?

The hex code is #4D503C. In RGB it's 77, 80, 60, and in HSL it's 69°, 14%, 27%.

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