GREENS

Think Leaf

#4D8871

RGB 77, 136, 113 · HSL 157°, 28%, 42% · CMYK 43, 0, 17, 47

Think Leaf is #4D8871 in HEX — rgb(77, 136, 113), hsl(157°, 28%, 42%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 17%, 47%).

Think Leaf pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 28%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#4D8871

RGB77, 136, 113

HSL157°, 28%, 42%

HSV157°, 43%, 53%

CMYK43, 0, 17, 47

Decimal5081201

CSS RGBrgb(77, 136, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 28%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jasmine Jazz K-273

ΔE 1.3 · #49866E

Dulux

Molly Robins S26E7

ΔE 2 · #4D8A70

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 2.3 · #46836E

Behr

Forest Edge S430-6

ΔE 2.6 · #51876C

Benjamin Moore

Juniper 601

ΔE 2.9 · #468B75

Sherwin-Williams

Alexandrite SW0060

ΔE 3.1 · #598C74

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 3.5 · #488D74

PPG

Sheffield 1139-5

ΔE 6.5 · #638F7B

Dunn-Edwards

Fern Gully DE5692

ΔE 6.6 · #398467

Valspar

Elegant Silk 5010-7

ΔE 7.5 · #378377

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 8.2 · #4E795B

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 9.8 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 10.4 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 11.1 · #5E7A65

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 15.2 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#4D8871

#894D64

Analogous

#4D8954

#4D8871

#4D8289

Triadic

#4D8871

#724D89

#89724D

Split-Complementary

#4D8871

#894D82

#89544D

Tetradic

#4D8871

#544D89

#894D64

#82894D

Monochromatic

#162721

#325849

#4D8871

#73B099

#A4CCBC

Rectangle

#4D8871

#4D6489

#894D64

#89724D

Compound

#4D8871

#4D8289

#894D64

#89544D

Variations

Lighter

#68AA90

#91BBAB

#C1D5CE

Darker

#3C6F5C

#294D3F

#172D25

Saturation

#62746D

#4D8972

#27B07B

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#4D8871

#777673

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D8871

#808074

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D8871

#538484

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Think Leaf 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

#799370

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D8871

Daylight 5500K

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

#669894

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#724456

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: #4D8871;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D8871;

CSS Variable

--color-think-leaf: #4D8871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'think-leaf': '#4D8871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D8871] text-[#4D8871]

SCSS

$think-leaf: #4D8871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D8871?

#4D8871 is Think Leaf, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4D8871 warm or cool?

Think Leaf reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Think Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Think Leaf?

Think Leaf 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 Think Leaf?

You can download Think Leaf 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 Think Leaf?

The hex code is #4D8871. In RGB it's 77, 136, 113, and in HSL it's 157°, 28%, 42%.

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