GREENS

Parsley

#4FAA6C

RGB 79, 170, 108 · HSL 139°, 37%, 49% · CMYK 54, 0, 36, 33

Parsley is #4FAA6C in HEX — rgb(79, 170, 108), hsl(139°, 37%, 49%), cmyk(54%, 0%, 36%, 33%).

Parsley pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 37%, 49%. 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#4FAA6C

RGB79, 170, 108

HSL139°, 37%, 49%

HSV139°, 54%, 67%

CMYK54, 0, 36, 33

Decimal5220972

CSS RGBrgb(79, 170, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 37%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

Exact match

Dulux

Glen S25G7

ΔE 1.7 · #4BAC6F

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 2.6 · #48A469

Benjamin Moore

Four 573

ΔE 6 · #68B374

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 6.3 · #42A370

Behr

Thermal Spring 490D-6

ΔE 6.8 · #4EB780

Valspar

Green Galore 6004-10B

ΔE 6.8 · #67B771

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 6.8 · #56A05B

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 7.2 · #31AA74

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 8.1 · #53995A

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 11.3 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 11.6 · #57AA80

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 14.2 · #308446

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 16.5 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 23.3 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.6 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#4FAA6C

#AB4F8E

Analogous

#60AB4F

#4FAA6C

#4FAB9A

Triadic

#4FAA6C

#6C4FAB

#AB6C4F

Split-Complementary

#4FAA6C

#9A4FAB

#AB4F60

Tetradic

#4FAA6C

#4F60AB

#AB4F8E

#AB9A4F

Monochromatic

#1F422A

#37774B

#4FAA6C

#81C597

#B6DDC2

Rectangle

#4FAA6C

#4F8EAB

#AB4F8E

#AB6C4F

Compound

#4FAA6C

#4FAB9A

#AB4F8E

#AB4F60

Variations

Lighter

#70BD89

#98CAA8

#C6DDCD

Darker

#3D8B56

#29613A

#173922

Saturation

#6F8B78

#4FAB6C

#27D35E

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4FAA6C

#958E6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4FAA6C

#9F9F76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4FAA6C

#5CA1A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Parsley 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

#7BAC6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4FAA6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#68B190

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#8C4976

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: #4FAA6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4FAA6C;

CSS Variable

--color-parsley: #4FAA6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parsley': '#4FAA6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4FAA6C] text-[#4FAA6C]

SCSS

$parsley: #4FAA6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4FAA6C?

#4FAA6C is Parsley, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4FAA6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parsley?

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

What colors pair well with Parsley?

Parsley 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 Parsley?

You can download Parsley 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 Parsley?

The hex code is #4FAA6C. In RGB it's 79, 170, 108, and in HSL it's 139°, 37%, 49%.

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