GREENS

Nereus

#4E793C

RGB 78, 121, 60 · HSL 102°, 34%, 35% · CMYK 36, 0, 50, 53

Nereus is #4E793C in HEX — rgb(78, 121, 60), hsl(102°, 34%, 35%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 50%, 53%).

Nereus pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 102°, 34%, 35%. 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#4E793C

RGB78, 121, 60

HSL102°, 34%, 35%

HSV102°, 50%, 47%

CMYK36, 0, 50, 53

Decimal5142844

CSS RGBrgb(78, 121, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 34%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nereus S23E9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

ΔE 4.9 · #537640

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 5.2 · #5E8548

Behr

Jalapeno BIC-56

ΔE 5.2 · #5F8041

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 5.8 · #4F854A

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 7 · #4C7C4B

RAL

Grass Green 6010

ΔE 7.7 · #35682D

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 9.1 · #658940

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 9.4 · #688049

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 10 · #609354

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 10.2 · #507A4F

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 12.6 · #588C3A

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.2 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 17.7 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 19 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 22.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#4E793C

#653B78

Analogous

#6B783B

#4E793C

#3B7847

Triadic

#4E793C

#3B4D78

#783B4D

Split-Complementary

#4E793C

#473B78

#783B6B

Tetradic

#4E793C

#3B6B78

#653B78

#78473B

Monochromatic

#0B1108

#2C4422

#4E793C

#6EAB54

#9AC487

Rectangle

#4E793C

#3B7865

#653B78

#783B4D

Compound

#4E793C

#3B7847

#653B78

#783B6B

Variations

Lighter

#6AA451

#90B87F

#BFD3B7

Darker

#3D612E

#2A431F

#182811

Saturation

#566250

#4D783B

#41951D

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

5.09:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4E793C

#71683F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E793C

#737348

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E793C

#557174

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nereus 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

#7A8748

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E793C

Daylight 5500K

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

#678C6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#553662

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: #4E793C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E793C;

CSS Variable

--color-nereus: #4E793C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nereus': '#4E793C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E793C] text-[#4E793C]

SCSS

$nereus: #4E793C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E793C?

#4E793C is Nereus, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #4E793C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nereus?

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

What colors pair well with Nereus?

Nereus 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 Nereus?

You can download Nereus 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 Nereus?

The hex code is #4E793C. In RGB it's 78, 121, 60, and in HSL it's 102°, 34%, 35%.

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