BROWNS

Green

#565143

RGB 86, 81, 67 · HSL 44°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 0, 6, 22, 66

Green is #565143 in HEX — rgb(86, 81, 67), hsl(44°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 66%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 44°, 12%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#565143

RGB86, 81, 67

HSL44°, 12%, 30%

HSV44°, 22%, 34%

CMYK0, 6, 22, 66

Decimal5656899

CSS RGBrgb(86, 81, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Green 2138-20

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grime 444

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grime C-443

ΔE 1.1 · #544F40

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 1.1 · #595244

Sherwin-Williams

Muddled Basil SW7745

ΔE 1.7 · #5A5243

Dulux

Olive Wreath S17B8

ΔE 2.2 · #595241

Behr

Swiss Brown N210-6

ΔE 2.2 · #5C5548

PPG

Afternoon Tea 1023-7

ΔE 2.9 · #594E40

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 4.3 · #515545

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 5.1 · #504A43

Dunn-Edwards

Black Walnut DE6063

ΔE 5.4 · #5E4F46

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 6.1 · #645850

RAL

Tarpaulin Grey 7010

ΔE 6.3 · #4C514A

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.6 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.8 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 8.9 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#565143

#434856

Analogous

#564843

#565143

#515643

Triadic

#565143

#435651

#514356

Split-Complementary

#565143

#435156

#484356

Tetradic

#565143

#435648

#434856

#564351

Monochromatic

#0E0D0B

#2B2822

#565143

#817965

#A59F8D

Rectangle

#565143

#485643

#434856

#514356

Compound

#565143

#515643

#434856

#484356

Variations

Lighter

#7E7663

#9F9989

#C6C3BB

Darker

#454135

#302D25

#1C1A15

Saturation

#4F4E4A

#565143

#776022

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.91:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#565143

#555243

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#565143

#525245

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#565143

#574F51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#80694D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#565143

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D6E72

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#313951

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: #565143;

CSS — background

background-color: #565143;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #565143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#565143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#565143] text-[#565143]

SCSS

$green: #565143;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565143?

#565143 is Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #565143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Green?

Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #565143. In RGB it's 86, 81, 67, and in HSL it's 44°, 12%, 30%.

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