GREENS

Fig Leaf

#556B2F

RGB 85, 107, 47 · HSL 82°, 39%, 30% · CMYK 21, 0, 56, 58

Fig Leaf is #556B2F in HEX — rgb(85, 107, 47), hsl(82°, 39%, 30%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 56%, 58%).

Fig Leaf pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 82°, 39%, 30%. 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#556B2F

RGB85, 107, 47

HSL82°, 39%, 30%

HSV82°, 56%, 42%

CMYK21, 0, 56, 58

Decimal5597999

CSS RGBrgb(85, 107, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 39%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Outdoor Oasis S370-7

ΔE 4 · #5B7434

Dulux

Crisp Capsicum S21E9

ΔE 6.1 · #5F6E3B

Sherwin-Williams

Houseplant SW6727

ΔE 6.3 · #58713F

Kilz

Recycle Green LG130-02

ΔE 7.2 · #677D41

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

ΔE 7.4 · #537640

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 7.7 · #5F6C3C

RAL

Fern Green 6025

ΔE 8.4 · #3D642D

Valspar

French Olive 6010-8

ΔE 8.7 · #567244

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 9 · #688049

Benjamin Moore

Avocado 2145-10

ΔE 9 · #6F753B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 9.2 · #647F4A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 13.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16.4 · #686A47

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 19.6 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 19.6 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 20.9 · #1E6A43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#556B2F

#452F6A

Analogous

#6A622F

#556B2F

#376A2F

Triadic

#556B2F

#2F546A

#6A2F54

Split-Complementary

#556B2F

#2F376A

#622F6A

Tetradic

#556B2F

#2F6A62

#452F6A

#6A2F37

Monochromatic

#0E1208

#2A3517

#556B2F

#7FA046

#A4C171

Rectangle

#556B2F

#2F6A45

#452F6A

#6A2F54

Compound

#556B2F

#376A2F

#452F6A

#622F6A

Variations

Lighter

#7C9C44

#9DB770

#C5D2AF

Darker

#445624

#2F3C18

#1B230E

Saturation

#4F5544

#546A2F

#5B8217

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

5.95:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#556B2F

#696031

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#556B2F

#68683B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#556B2F

#5A6467

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fig Leaf 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

#7F7D3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#556B2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C8263

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#3B2B57

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: #556B2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #556B2F;

CSS Variable

--color-fig-leaf: #556B2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fig-leaf': '#556B2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#556B2F] text-[#556B2F]

SCSS

$fig-leaf: #556B2F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556B2F?

#556B2F is Fig Leaf, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #556B2F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fig Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Fig Leaf?

Fig Leaf 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 Fig Leaf?

You can download Fig Leaf 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 Fig Leaf?

The hex code is #556B2F. In RGB it's 85, 107, 47, and in HSL it's 82°, 39%, 30%.

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