GREENS

Middle Green

#4D8C57

RGB 77, 140, 87 · HSL 130°, 29%, 43% · CMYK 45, 0, 38, 45

Middle Green is #4D8C57 in HEX — rgb(77, 140, 87), hsl(130°, 29%, 43%), cmyk(45%, 0%, 38%, 45%).

Middle Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 130°, 29%, 43%. 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#4D8C57

RGB77, 140, 87

HSL130°, 29%, 43%

HSV130°, 45%, 55%

CMYK45, 0, 38, 45

Decimal5082199

CSS RGBrgb(77, 140, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 29%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Greener Pastures S410-6

ΔE 1.9 · #518B54

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

ΔE 3.7 · #498555

Benjamin Moore

Bunker 566

ΔE 5.2 · #5B8F5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildness Mint 724

ΔE 5.3 · #5D9865

Dulux

Tarmac Green S24E8

ΔE 5.4 · #477F48

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 5.8 · #619864

Valspar

Simply Green 6002-8C

ΔE 6.1 · #549759

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Ring DE5629

ΔE 6.2 · #578758

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 7.1 · #53995A

PPG

Basil Pesto 1226-6

ΔE 7.9 · #529D6E

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 8.2 · #2B834C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 8.6 · #317F43

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 10.6 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.6 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 11.8 · #42A370

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 21.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#4D8C57

#8D4E83

Analogous

#638D4E

#4D8C57

#4E8D78

Triadic

#4D8C57

#584E8D

#8D584E

Split-Complementary

#4D8C57

#784E8D

#8D4E63

Tetradic

#4D8C57

#4E638D

#8D4E83

#8D784E

Monochromatic

#182B1B

#335C3A

#4D8C57

#75B37F

#A6CEAD

Rectangle

#4D8C57

#4E838D

#8D4E83

#8D584E

Compound

#4D8C57

#4E8D78

#8D4E83

#8D4E63

Variations

Lighter

#69AC74

#92BD99

#C2D6C5

Darker

#3D7246

#29502F

#172F1B

Saturation

#647767

#4E8D58

#27B43F

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

4.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.20:1

Deuteranopia

#4D8C57

#7D775A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D8C57

#848460

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D8C57

#568487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Middle Green 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

#79965C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D8C57

Daylight 5500K

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

#669B81

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.

#75466D

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: #4D8C57;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D8C57;

CSS Variable

--color-middle-green: #4D8C57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middle-green': '#4D8C57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D8C57] text-[#4D8C57]

SCSS

$middle-green: #4D8C57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D8C57?

#4D8C57 is Middle Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4D8C57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Middle Green?

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

What colors pair well with Middle Green?

Middle Green 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 Middle Green?

You can download Middle Green 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 Middle Green?

The hex code is #4D8C57. In RGB it's 77, 140, 87, and in HSL it's 130°, 29%, 43%.

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