GREENS

Manchester

#55AF4E

RGB 85, 175, 78 · HSL 116°, 38%, 50% · CMYK 51, 0, 55, 31

Manchester is #55AF4E in HEX — rgb(85, 175, 78), hsl(116°, 38%, 50%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 55%, 31%).

Manchester pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 116°, 38%, 50%. 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#55AF4E

RGB85, 175, 78

HSL116°, 38%, 50%

HSV116°, 55%, 69%

CMYK51, 0, 55, 31

Decimal5615438

CSS RGBrgb(85, 175, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(116, 38%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Manchester 460D-6

Exact match

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 3.5 · #52A84C

Benjamin Moore

Sullivan 560

ΔE 4.5 · #52A549

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 4.7 · #54A84F

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 5.2 · #41A94F

Dulux

Kermit Green S23H7 · SB8B8

ΔE 6.2 · #6BBD56

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 7.2 · #57A639

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 7.6 · #41B45C

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 7.6 · #69C365

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 13.9 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 14.3 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 15.5 · #56A05B

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 15.7 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 28 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 29 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 37.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#55AF4E

#A94FB0

Analogous

#86B04F

#55AF4E

#4FB079

Triadic

#55AF4E

#4F56B0

#B04F56

Split-Complementary

#55AF4E

#794FB0

#B04F86

Tetradic

#55AF4E

#4F86B0

#A94FB0

#B0794F

Monochromatic

#224620

#3C7B37

#55AF4E

#88C884

#BBDFB9

Rectangle

#55AF4E

#4FB0A9

#A94FB0

#B04F56

Compound

#55AF4E

#4FB079

#A94FB0

#B04F86

Variations

Lighter

#77C072

#9DCB9A

#C8DEC7

Darker

#438F3D

#2D6329

#193B17

Saturation

#738E71

#56B04F

#33D728

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55AF4E

#9D9153

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55AF4E

#A4A462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55AF4E

#65A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Manchester 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

#7FB056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55AF4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB57A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#8B498F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #55AF4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #55AF4E;

CSS Variable

--color-manchester: #55AF4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manchester': '#55AF4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55AF4E] text-[#55AF4E]

SCSS

$manchester: #55AF4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55AF4E?

#55AF4E is Manchester, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #55AF4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manchester?

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

What colors pair well with Manchester?

Manchester 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 Manchester?

You can download Manchester 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 Manchester?

The hex code is #55AF4E. In RGB it's 85, 175, 78, and in HSL it's 116°, 38%, 50%.

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