GREENS

Bavarian

#4D5E42

RGB 77, 94, 66 · HSL 96°, 18%, 31% · CMYK 18, 0, 30, 63

Bavarian is #4D5E42 in HEX — rgb(77, 94, 66), hsl(96°, 18%, 31%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 30%, 63%).

Bavarian pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 18%, 31%. 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#4D5E42

RGB77, 94, 66

HSL96°, 18%, 31%

HSV96°, 30%, 37%

CMYK18, 0, 30, 63

Decimal5070402

CSS RGBrgb(77, 94, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 18%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Glade Creek K-872

ΔE 1.6 · #515F44

Behr

Russian Olive N350-7

ΔE 3.7 · #505F3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Mother Nature 746

ΔE 3.8 · #566749

Dulux

Cub Scout S23A8

ΔE 4 · #4F6341

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 4.2 · #586444

Sherwin-Williams

Courtyard SW6440

ΔE 4.2 · #475842

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 455

ΔE 4.7 · #57674F

PPG

Grape Leaves 1124-7

ΔE 4.9 · #576049

Dunn-Edwards

Green Bayou DE5650

ΔE 7.5 · #566E57

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 7.8 · #4D5645

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 8.3 · #495748

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.4 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 9.7 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11 · #676450

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.1 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.3 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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 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

#4D5E42

#52415D

Analogous

#5A5D41

#4D5E42

#415D44

Triadic

#4D5E42

#414C5D

#5D414C

Split-Complementary

#4D5E42

#44415D

#5D415A

Tetradic

#4D5E42

#415A5D

#52415D

#5D4441

Monochromatic

#0C0F0A

#273021

#4D5E42

#718A60

#98AD8A

Rectangle

#4D5E42

#415D52

#52415D

#5D414C

Compound

#4D5E42

#415D44

#52415D

#5D415A

Variations

Lighter

#6E875E

#92A685

#C0C9BA

Darker

#3D4B33

#2A3423

#181F14

Saturation

#4E534B

#4C5D41

#467E20

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

7.01:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4D5E42

#5B5643

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D5E42

#5B5B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D5E42

#505A5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bavarian 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

#79734D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D5E42

Daylight 5500K

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

#667871

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.

#473254

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: #4D5E42;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D5E42;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian: #4D5E42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian': '#4D5E42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D5E42] text-[#4D5E42]

SCSS

$bavarian: #4D5E42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D5E42?

#4D5E42 is Bavarian, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4D5E42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bavarian?

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

What colors pair well with Bavarian?

Bavarian 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 Bavarian?

You can download Bavarian 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 Bavarian?

The hex code is #4D5E42. In RGB it's 77, 94, 66, and in HSL it's 96°, 18%, 31%.

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