NEUTRALS

Earth Green

#545F5B

RGB 84, 95, 91 · HSL 158°, 6%, 35% · CMYK 12, 0, 4, 63

Earth Green is #545F5B in HEX — rgb(84, 95, 91), hsl(158°, 6%, 35%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 63%).

Earth Green pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 158°, 6%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#545F5B

RGB84, 95, 91

HSL158°, 6%, 35%

HSV158°, 12%, 37%

CMYK12, 0, 4, 63

Decimal5529435

CSS RGBrgb(84, 95, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 6%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Forest Nightfall 5003-4C

ΔE 0.5 · #54605C

Vista Paint

Shady Place K-833

ΔE 1.8 · #58615F

Behr

Trail Print 790F-6

ΔE 2.2 · #58625B

Dulux

Coriole SG5H7

ΔE 2.3 · #50605E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2.7 · #575D56

Dunn-Edwards

Soot DE6321

ΔE 3.2 · #555E5F

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 3.3 · #4E5754

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3.5 · #575E5F

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2122-10

ΔE 3.5 · #4C5857

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 4.3 · #566466

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

ΔE 4.4 · #5E6259

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4.6 · #586768

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 4.6 · #535654

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 5.6 · #646462

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #575757

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#545F5B

#5F5458

Analogous

#545F55

#545F5B

#545D5F

Triadic

#545F5B

#5B545F

#5F5B54

Split-Complementary

#545F5B

#5F545D

#5F5554

Tetradic

#545F5B

#55545F

#5F5458

#5D5F54

Monochromatic

#0C0E0D

#303634

#545F5B

#788782

#A0ABA7

Rectangle

#545F5B

#54585F

#5F5458

#5F5B54

Compound

#545F5B

#545D5F

#5F5458

#5F5554

Variations

Lighter

#73827C

#96A19D

#C3C7C6

Darker

#434C49

#2E3432

#1B1F1D

Saturation

#585B5A

#545F5B

#2A8966

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#545F5B

#5B5B5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545F5B

#5D5D5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545F5B

#555E5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Earth Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E745F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#545F5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7984

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F3947

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: #545F5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #545F5B;

CSS Variable

--color-earth-green: #545F5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earth-green': '#545F5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545F5B] text-[#545F5B]

SCSS

$earth-green: #545F5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545F5B?

#545F5B is Earth Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #545F5B warm or cool?

Earth Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Earth Green?

Earth Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Earth Green?

Earth Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Earth Green?

You can download Earth Green 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 Earth Green?

The hex code is #545F5B. In RGB it's 84, 95, 91, and in HSL it's 158°, 6%, 35%.

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