GREENS

Dark Drama

#537640

RGB 83, 118, 64 · HSL 99°, 30%, 36% · CMYK 30, 0, 46, 54

Dark Drama is #537640 in HEX — rgb(83, 118, 64), hsl(99°, 30%, 36%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 46%, 54%).

Dark Drama pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 30%, 36%. 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#537640

RGB83, 118, 64

HSL99°, 30%, 36%

HSV99°, 46%, 46%

CMYK30, 0, 46, 54

Decimal5469760

CSS RGBrgb(83, 118, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 30%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

Exact match

Behr

Egyptian Nile 420F-6

ΔE 3 · #5C7D46

Dulux

Gully Green S23D9

ΔE 3.4 · #4D6E3B

Sherwin-Williams

Houseplant SW6727

ΔE 4.7 · #58713F

Valspar

French Olive 6010-8

ΔE 5.3 · #567244

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 5.4 · #647F4A

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 6 · #5A7345

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 6.5 · #688049

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 6.7 · #587246

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 6.9 · #507A4F

Benjamin Moore

Herb 434

ΔE 8.2 · #63774A

PPG

Clover Leaf 1131-7

ΔE 8.6 · #53734C

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 14.1 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 15.6 · #1E6A43

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 16.8 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 17.5 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#537640

#644077

Analogous

#6F7740

#537640

#407749

Triadic

#537640

#405477

#774054

Split-Complementary

#537640

#494077

#77406F

Tetradic

#537640

#406F77

#644077

#774940

Monochromatic

#0E140B

#314625

#537640

#77A85D

#A0C28E

Rectangle

#537640

#407764

#644077

#774054

Compound

#537640

#407749

#644077

#77406F

Variations

Lighter

#71A257

#96B684

#C2D2BA

Darker

#426132

#2D4322

#1A2813

Saturation

#596454

#547740

#4A9720

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

5.21:1

vs Black

4.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#537640

#6F6842

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#537640

#71714A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#537640

#596F72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dark Drama 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

#7E854B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#537640

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B8A6F

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.

#543A62

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: #537640;

CSS — background

background-color: #537640;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-drama: #537640;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-drama': '#537640' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#537640] text-[#537640]

SCSS

$dark-drama: #537640;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #537640?

#537640 is Dark Drama, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #537640 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Drama?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Drama?

Dark Drama 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 Dark Drama?

You can download Dark Drama 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 Dark Drama?

The hex code is #537640. In RGB it's 83, 118, 64, and in HSL it's 99°, 30%, 36%.

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