GREENS

Kilimanjaro

#555939

RGB 85, 89, 57 · HSL 68°, 22%, 29% · CMYK 4, 0, 36, 65

Kilimanjaro is #555939 in HEX — rgb(85, 89, 57), hsl(68°, 22%, 29%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 36%, 65%).

Kilimanjaro pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 22%, 29%. 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#555939

RGB85, 89, 57

HSL68°, 22%, 29%

HSV68°, 36%, 35%

CMYK4, 0, 36, 65

Decimal5593401

CSS RGBrgb(85, 89, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 22%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kilimanjaro N340-7

Exact match

Dulux

Dark Rainforest S21B9

ΔE 1.5 · #515838

Vista Paint

Delicious C-437

ΔE 3.6 · #585D42

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 3.7 · #57593F

Benjamin Moore

Bonsai CC-666

ΔE 4.4 · #616342

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 5.2 · #61643F

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 5.3 · #586444

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 5.3 · #4F523A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 7.1 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.3 · #686A47

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 7.5 · #5F5D48

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 8 · #66624B

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 9.4 · #4D5645

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.6 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.7 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.8 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#555939

#3E3A5A

Analogous

#5A4E3A

#555939

#465A3A

Triadic

#555939

#3A565A

#5A3A56

Split-Complementary

#555939

#3A465A

#4E3A5A

Tetradic

#555939

#3A5A4E

#3E3A5A

#5A3A46

Monochromatic

#0F100A

#292C1C

#555939

#828958

#A7AD7F

Rectangle

#555939

#3A5A3E

#3E3A5A

#5A3A56

Compound

#555939

#465A3A

#3E3A5A

#4E3A5A

Variations

Lighter

#808656

#A1A77E

#C7C9B6

Darker

#45492D

#30331F

#1C1E12

Saturation

#4E4F45

#565A3A

#6B771D

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

7.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555939

#5B553A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555939

#58583E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555939

#575557

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kilimanjaro 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

#7F6F46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555939

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C746A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#332F4F

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: #555939;

CSS — background

background-color: #555939;

CSS Variable

--color-kilimanjaro: #555939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kilimanjaro': '#555939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555939] text-[#555939]

SCSS

$kilimanjaro: #555939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555939?

#555939 is Kilimanjaro, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #555939 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kilimanjaro?

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

What colors pair well with Kilimanjaro?

Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro?

You can download Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro?

The hex code is #555939. In RGB it's 85, 89, 57, and in HSL it's 68°, 22%, 29%.

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