GREENS

Cactus Green

#56603D

RGB 86, 96, 61 · HSL 77°, 22%, 31% · CMYK 10, 0, 36, 62

Cactus Green is #56603D in HEX — rgb(86, 96, 61), hsl(77°, 22%, 31%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 36%, 62%).

Cactus Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 22%, 31%. 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#56603D

RGB86, 96, 61

HSL77°, 22%, 31%

HSV77°, 36%, 38%

CMYK10, 0, 36, 62

Decimal5660733

CSS RGBrgb(86, 96, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 22%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gretna Green S21A8

ΔE 1.8 · #5A6442

Behr

Russian Olive N350-7

ΔE 2.4 · #505F3D

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 2.6 · #586444

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 4 · #61643F

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 4.1 · #576238

Vista Paint

Mother Nature C-745

ΔE 4.2 · #536545

Benjamin Moore

Bonsai CC-666

ΔE 4.3 · #616342

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6 · #686A47

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 6.5 · #57593F

Kilz

Organic Garden LG280-02

ΔE 7.4 · #637250

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.5 · #696346

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 8.5 · #67744A

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 9.4 · #6C7156

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 11 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 15 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#56603D

#483E60

Analogous

#60593E

#56603D

#45603E

Triadic

#56603D

#3E5760

#603E57

Split-Complementary

#56603D

#3E4560

#593E60

Tetradic

#56603D

#3E6059

#483E60

#603E45

Monochromatic

#0E100A

#2D3220

#56603D

#808F5B

#A5B186

Rectangle

#56603D

#3E6048

#483E60

#603E57

Compound

#56603D

#45603E

#483E60

#593E60

Variations

Lighter

#7D8B59

#9EA982

#C6CBB8

Darker

#464E31

#303621

#1C2013

Saturation

#51544A

#57603E

#647F1F

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

6.70:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#56603D

#605A3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56603D

#5E5E43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56603D

#595B5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cactus Green 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

#807549

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56603D

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D7A6D

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3C3254

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: #56603D;

CSS — background

background-color: #56603D;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus-green: #56603D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus-green': '#56603D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56603D] text-[#56603D]

SCSS

$cactus-green: #56603D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56603D?

#56603D is Cactus Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #56603D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cactus Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cactus Green?

Cactus Green 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 Cactus Green?

You can download Cactus 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 Cactus Green?

The hex code is #56603D. In RGB it's 86, 96, 61, and in HSL it's 77°, 22%, 31%.

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