BROWNS

Greensboro

#565C00

RGB 86, 92, 0 · HSL 64°, 100%, 18% · CMYK 7, 0, 100, 64

Greensboro is #565C00 in HEX — rgb(86, 92, 0), hsl(64°, 100%, 18%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 100%, 64%).

Greensboro pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 64°, 100%, 18%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#565C00

RGB86, 92, 0

HSL64°, 100%, 18%

HSV64°, 100%, 36%

CMYK7, 0, 100, 64

Decimal5659648

CSS RGBrgb(86, 92, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 100%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Italian Olive S-H-390

ΔE 9.1 · #6F6E21

Sherwin-Williams

Paradise SW6720

ΔE 13.8 · #6C7B30

Vista Paint

Green Glow C-787

ΔE 16.2 · #797F3A

Benjamin Moore

Avocado 2145-10

ΔE 16.8 · #6F753B

Dulux

Swamp Shrub S20D9

ΔE 16.8 · #6F753B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glow 788

ΔE 18 · #798040

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 19.2 · #818A40

PPG

Lucky 1118-7

ΔE 19.2 · #757D43

Kilz

Recycle Green LG130-02

ΔE 19.6 · #677D41

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 20 · #6A5F31

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 21.4 · #868E48

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 26.4 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 28.2 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 29.1 · #507A4F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 29.4 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 32.7 · #AF7C20

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

#565C00

#06005C

Analogous

#5C3400

#565C00

#285C00

Triadic

#565C00

#00565C

#5C0056

Split-Complementary

#565C00

#00285C

#34005C

Tetradic

#565C00

#005C34

#06005C

#5C0028

Monochromatic

#181A00

#565C00

#9DA800

#E4F500

Rectangle

#565C00

#005C06

#06005C

#5C0056

Compound

#565C00

#285C00

#06005C

#34005C

Variations

Lighter

#A4AF00

#DEEC17

#E2E983

Darker

#454900

#2F3200

#1B1D00

Saturation

#3A3C20

#565C00

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

7.18:1

AAA

vs Black

2.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#565C00

#605604

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#565C00

#5B5B1F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#565C00

#5A5459

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Greensboro 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

#80721B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#565C00

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D773F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#0E0953

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #565C00;

CSS — background

background-color: #565C00;

CSS Variable

--color-greensboro: #565C00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greensboro': '#565C00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#565C00] text-[#565C00]

SCSS

$greensboro: #565C00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565C00?

#565C00 is Greensboro, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #565C00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greensboro?

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

What colors pair well with Greensboro?

Greensboro 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 Greensboro?

You can download Greensboro 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 Greensboro?

The hex code is #565C00. In RGB it's 86, 92, 0, and in HSL it's 64°, 100%, 18%.

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