GREENS

Grasshopper

#4F854A

RGB 79, 133, 74 · HSL 115°, 29%, 41% · CMYK 41, 0, 44, 48

Grasshopper is #4F854A in HEX — rgb(79, 133, 74), hsl(115°, 29%, 41%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 44%, 48%).

Grasshopper pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 115°, 29%, 41%. 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#4F854A

RGB79, 133, 74

HSL115°, 29%, 41%

HSV115°, 44%, 52%

CMYK41, 0, 44, 48

Decimal5211466

CSS RGBrgb(79, 133, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 29%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

Exact match

Dulux

Tarmac Green S24E8

ΔE 3.1 · #477F48

Behr

Greener Pastures S410-6

ΔE 3.5 · #518B54

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 4.8 · #4E7D48

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 5.6 · #5E8548

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 5.8 · #609354

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 6.5 · #4C7C4B

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Ring DE5629

ΔE 7.4 · #578758

Valspar

Simply Green 6002-8C

ΔE 7.6 · #549759

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 8 · #317F43

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 8.7 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 10.3 · #507A4F

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 12 · #588C3A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 16.2 · #42A370

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 21.7 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#4F854A

#824A87

Analogous

#6E874A

#4F854A

#4A8763

Triadic

#4F854A

#4A4F87

#874A4F

Split-Complementary

#4F854A

#634A87

#874A6E

Tetradic

#4F854A

#4A6E87

#824A87

#87634A

Monochromatic

#152414

#32562F

#4F854A

#74AF6E

#A3CAA0

Rectangle

#4F854A

#4A8782

#824A87

#874A4F

Compound

#4F854A

#4A8763

#824A87

#874A6E

Variations

Lighter

#6AAA64

#92BB8E

#C1D5C0

Darker

#3E6D3A

#2A4C27

#182D16

Saturation

#61725F

#4F874A

#30AC25

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

4.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.79:1

Deuteranopia

#4F854A

#79714D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4F854A

#7E7E55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4F854A

#577D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grasshopper 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

#7B9053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4F854A

Daylight 5500K

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

#689577

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.

#6B436F

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: #4F854A;

CSS — background

background-color: #4F854A;

CSS Variable

--color-grasshopper: #4F854A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grasshopper': '#4F854A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4F854A] text-[#4F854A]

SCSS

$grasshopper: #4F854A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F854A?

#4F854A is Grasshopper, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4F854A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grasshopper?

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

What colors pair well with Grasshopper?

Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper?

You can download Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper?

The hex code is #4F854A. In RGB it's 79, 133, 74, and in HSL it's 115°, 29%, 41%.

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