GREENS

Bowser Shell

#536B1F

RGB 83, 107, 31 · HSL 79°, 55%, 27% · CMYK 22, 0, 71, 58

Bowser Shell is #536B1F in HEX — rgb(83, 107, 31), hsl(79°, 55%, 27%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 71%, 58%).

Bowser Shell pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 55%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#536B1F

RGB83, 107, 31

HSL79°, 55%, 27%

HSV79°, 71%, 42%

CMYK22, 0, 71, 58

Decimal5466911

CSS RGBrgb(83, 107, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 55%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Avocado M340-7

ΔE 3.6 · #5B7323

Sherwin-Williams

Paradise SW6720

ΔE 8.1 · #6C7B30

Dulux

Mangrove Leaf S22E9

ΔE 9.7 · #627C3D

Kilz

Recycle Green LG130-02

ΔE 11.3 · #677D41

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 12.4 · #658940

RAL

Fern Green 6025

ΔE 12.5 · #3D642D

Vista Paint

Green Glow C-787

ΔE 12.7 · #797F3A

Benjamin Moore

Timson CW-470

ΔE 13.1 · #6F753B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glow 788

ΔE 13.7 · #798040

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 14.2 · #688049

PPG

Lucky 1118-7

ΔE 14.4 · #757D43

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 19.9 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 23.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 24.3 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 25.8 · #998F5B

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 26.7 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 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

#536B1F

#371F6B

Analogous

#6B5D1F

#536B1F

#2D6B1F

Triadic

#536B1F

#1F536B

#6B1F53

Split-Complementary

#536B1F

#1F2D6B

#5D1F6B

Tetradic

#536B1F

#1F6B5D

#371F6B

#6B1F2D

Monochromatic

#0F1406

#252F0E

#536B1F

#81A630

#A7CE55

Rectangle

#536B1F

#1F6B37

#371F6B

#6B1F53

Compound

#536B1F

#2D6B1F

#371F6B

#5D1F6B

Variations

Lighter

#7FA430

#A2C45B

#C7D7A5

Darker

#435717

#2E3D0F

#1B2408

Saturation

#495039

#536B1F

#587A0F

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#536B1F

#695F22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#536B1F

#676731

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#536B1F

#596367

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bowser Shell 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

#7E7D32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#536B1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B8257

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#301F56

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: #536B1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #536B1F;

CSS Variable

--color-bowser-shell: #536B1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bowser-shell': '#536B1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#536B1F] text-[#536B1F]

SCSS

$bowser-shell: #536B1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #536B1F?

#536B1F is Bowser Shell, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #536B1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bowser Shell?

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

What colors pair well with Bowser Shell?

Bowser Shell 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 Bowser Shell?

You can download Bowser Shell 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 Bowser Shell?

The hex code is #536B1F. In RGB it's 83, 107, 31, and in HSL it's 79°, 55%, 27%.

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