GREENS

Saratoga

#555B2C

RGB 85, 91, 44 · HSL 68°, 35%, 26% · CMYK 7, 0, 52, 64

Saratoga is #555B2C in HEX — rgb(85, 91, 44), hsl(68°, 35%, 26%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 52%, 64%).

Saratoga pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 35%, 26%. 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#555B2C

RGB85, 91, 44

HSL68°, 35%, 26%

HSV68°, 52%, 36%

CMYK7, 0, 52, 64

Decimal5593900

CSS RGBrgb(85, 91, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 35%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Basque Green SW6426

ΔE 3.6 · #5F6033

Dulux

Scott's Pine S20C9

ΔE 5 · #60653A

Behr

Cedar Glen S350-7

ΔE 6.3 · #56652F

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 7.2 · #5F6C3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 7.3 · #61643F

Benjamin Moore

Palmer CW-475

ΔE 7.5 · #605E3A

Vista Paint

Aloe Leaf C-416

ΔE 7.6 · #626540

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 8.1 · #6A6E40

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 8.8 · #6A5F31

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10 · #686A47

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 10.1 · #586444

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 10.9 · #67744A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 12.6 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 17.1 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 18.2 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 19.8 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

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

#555B2C

#312B5A

Analogous

#5A482B

#555B2C

#3C5A2B

Triadic

#555B2C

#2B535A

#5A2B53

Split-Complementary

#555B2C

#2B3C5A

#482B5A

Tetradic

#555B2C

#2B5A48

#312B5A

#5A2B3C

Monochromatic

#101108

#232612

#555B2C

#838D44

#ACB668

Rectangle

#555B2C

#2B5A31

#312B5A

#5A2B53

Compound

#555B2C

#3C5A2B

#312B5A

#482B5A

Variations

Lighter

#838C44

#A6AF6C

#C9CDAD

Darker

#434922

#2F3316

#1B1E0D

Saturation

#47493B

#535A2B

#636F16

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

7.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#555B2C

#5D562D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#555B2C

#5A5A35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#555B2C

#585559

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Saratoga 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

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How it looks under different light

#7F713C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#555B2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7660

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#2C2849

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: #555B2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #555B2C;

CSS Variable

--color-saratoga: #555B2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saratoga': '#555B2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#555B2C] text-[#555B2C]

SCSS

$saratoga: #555B2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #555B2C?

#555B2C is Saratoga, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #555B2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saratoga?

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

What colors pair well with Saratoga?

Saratoga 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 Saratoga?

You can download Saratoga 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 Saratoga?

The hex code is #555B2C. In RGB it's 85, 91, 44, and in HSL it's 68°, 35%, 26%.

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