GREENS

Lunar Green

#4E5541

RGB 78, 85, 65 · HSL 81°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 8, 0, 24, 67

Lunar Green is #4E5541 in HEX — rgb(78, 85, 65), hsl(81°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 24%, 67%).

Lunar Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 81°, 13%, 29%. 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#4E5541

RGB78, 85, 65

HSL81°, 13%, 29%

HSV81°, 24%, 33%

CMYK8, 0, 24, 67

Decimal5133633

CSS RGBrgb(78, 85, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 2.1 · #4D5645

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 2.4 · #525746

Benjamin Moore

Chimichurri CSP-810

ΔE 2.5 · #495342

Sherwin-Williams

Vogue Green SW0065

ΔE 2.5 · #4B5645

Vista Paint

Irish Moss K-880

ΔE 2.6 · #505646

Behr

Chard MQ6-49

ΔE 2.7 · #485541

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 2.8 · #515545

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 2.8 · #4F513F

Hallman-Lindsay

Baize historic-baize

ΔE 3.2 · #4B5445

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.3 · #495748

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 5.8 · #5F5D48

Valspar

Amazon Silt 6010-4

ΔE 6.5 · #605B47

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8.4 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9.9 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.4 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 11 · #464C49

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

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

#4E5541

#474054

Analogous

#545140

#4E5541

#435440

Triadic

#4E5541

#404D54

#54404D

Split-Complementary

#4E5541

#404354

#514054

Tetradic

#4E5541

#405451

#474054

#544043

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#25281F

#4E5541

#757F62

#9BA489

Rectangle

#4E5541

#405447

#474054

#54404D

Compound

#4E5541

#435440

#474054

#514054

Variations

Lighter

#727C60

#969E86

#C1C5BA

Darker

#3E4333

#2A2E23

#191B14

Saturation

#4B4D47

#4D5440

#567420

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E5541

#555142

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E5541

#545444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E5541

#505254

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lunar 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

#7A6C4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E5541

Daylight 5500K

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

#677170

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.

#3A2F4F

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: #4E5541;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E5541;

CSS Variable

--color-lunar-green: #4E5541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lunar-green': '#4E5541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E5541] text-[#4E5541]

SCSS

$lunar-green: #4E5541;

Similar Colors

Chimichurri

#485241 · ΔE 2.7

Artichoke

#535140 · ΔE 4.5

Boreal Forest

#535F4E · ΔE 4.8

Cabbage Patch

#5C5A47 · ΔE 5.0

Vintage Vogue

#565D4F · ΔE 5.2

Tuscany Green

#545447 · ΔE 5.3

Dakota Woods Green

#565344 · ΔE 5.4

Backwoods

#586251 · ΔE 5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E5541?

#4E5541 is Lunar Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4E5541 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lunar Green?

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

What colors pair well with Lunar Green?

Lunar 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 Lunar Green?

You can download Lunar 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 Lunar Green?

The hex code is #4E5541. In RGB it's 78, 85, 65, and in HSL it's 81°, 13%, 29%.

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