GREENS

Pesto Alla Genovese

#558800

RGB 85, 136, 0 · HSL 83°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 38, 0, 100, 47

Pesto Alla Genovese is #558800 in HEX — rgb(85, 136, 0), hsl(83°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(38%, 0%, 100%, 47%).

Pesto Alla Genovese pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 100%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#558800

RGB85, 136, 0

HSL83°, 100%, 27%

HSV83°, 100%, 53%

CMYK38, 0, 100, 47

Decimal5605376

CSS RGBrgb(85, 136, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moss Landing 410D-6

ΔE 2.8 · #5A8C13

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 8.7 · #579229

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 11.8 · #73A236

Vista Paint

Green Gone Wild C-773

ΔE 11.9 · #75A335

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 12 · #3F8A24

Dulux

Pea Case S22G9

ΔE 14.4 · #739C3C

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 15.4 · #57A639

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 15.6 · #6CB037

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 16.7 · #69AE44

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 17 · #7A973B

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 21 · #52A84C

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 26.7 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 29 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 29.4 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 31.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 40.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#558800

#35008A

Analogous

#8A7A00

#558800

#108A00

Triadic

#558800

#00558A

#8A0055

Split-Complementary

#558800

#00108A

#7A008A

Tetradic

#558800

#008A7A

#35008A

#8A0010

Monochromatic

#101A00

#263D00

#558800

#84D600

#ABFF24

Rectangle

#558800

#008A35

#35008A

#8A0055

Compound

#558800

#108A00

#35008A

#7A008A

Variations

Lighter

#83D400

#A5EE30

#C8EB90

Darker

#446E00

#2F4C00

#1B2C00

Saturation

#4A5A30

#558A00

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#558800

#807311

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#558800

#818132

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#558800

#5F7D82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pesto Alla Genovese 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

#7F931B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#558800

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C983F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE7

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.

#300C69

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: #558800;

CSS — background

background-color: #558800;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto-alla-genovese: #558800;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto-alla-genovese': '#558800' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#558800] text-[#558800]

SCSS

$pesto-alla-genovese: #558800;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #558800?

#558800 is Pesto Alla Genovese, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #558800 warm or cool?

Pesto Alla Genovese reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pesto Alla Genovese?

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

What colors pair well with Pesto Alla Genovese?

Pesto Alla Genovese 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 Pesto Alla Genovese?

You can download Pesto Alla Genovese 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 Pesto Alla Genovese?

The hex code is #558800. In RGB it's 85, 136, 0, and in HSL it's 83°, 100%, 27%.

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