GREENS

Gothic Green

#56705F

RGB 86, 112, 95 · HSL 141°, 13%, 39% · CMYK 23, 0, 15, 56

Gothic Green is #56705F in HEX — rgb(86, 112, 95), hsl(141°, 13%, 39%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 15%, 56%).

Gothic Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 13%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#56705F
RGB86, 112, 95
HSL141°, 13%, 39%
HSV141°, 23%, 44%
CMYK23, 0, 15, 56
Decimal5664863
CSS RGBrgb(86, 112, 95)
CSS HSLhsl(141, 13%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gothic637

ΔE 0.4 · #577160

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Dulux

High Tea GreenS25B7

ΔE 1.8 · #567062

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Vista Paint

BrooksideC-1399

ΔE 2.1 · #5C7563

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Valspar

Alpine Top5006-6C

ΔE 2.2 · #5B705D

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Hallman-Lindsay

Brooksidehistoric-brookside

ΔE 2.2 · #5A7562

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Behr

Dense Shrub700F-6

ΔE 2.6 · #4E6D5B

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PPG

Painted Turtle1133-6

ΔE 3.1 · #56745F

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Sherwin-Williams

Kale GreenSW6460

ΔE 3.3 · #4F6A56

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Dunn-Edwards

Green BayouDE5650

ΔE 3.7 · #566E57

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Kilz

Culinary HerbsRG280-01

ΔE 4.1 · #5A6C5F

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IKEA

IKEA116116

ΔE 4.4 · #5E7A65

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RAL

Concrete Grey7023

ΔE 9.1 · #686C5E

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Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke47

ΔE 9.8 · #737C70

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Colorhouse

Wool .05Wool-05

ΔE 10 · #587675

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Kobra

Green36

ΔE 10.3 · #4E795B

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Dutch Boy

Ashton GreyVS-9303

ΔE 11.1 · #66665A

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 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

#56705F
#705767

Analogous

#5A7057
#56705F
#57706C

Triadic

#56705F
#605770
#706057

Split-Complementary

#56705F
#6C5770
#70575A

Tetradic

#56705F
#575A70
#705767
#706C57

Monochromatic

#141A16
#35453B
#56705F
#7A9985
#A6BAAD

Rectangle

#56705F
#576770
#705767
#706057

Compound

#56705F
#57706C
#705767
#70575A

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gothic Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EEF2EF
Tint #C6D3CB
Tint #9EB5A6
Tint #779682
Base #56705F
Shade #485D4F
Shade #39493E
Shade #2A362E
Shade #1B231D

Variations

Lighter

#72937E
#97AC9F
#C4CEC7

Darker

#455A4C
#2F3F34
#1B251E

Saturation

#606762
#577060
#2B9C53

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)

Aa

vs White

5.41:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.88:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#56705F
#686760

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56705F
#6C6C61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56705F
#596D6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gothic 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
calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#808162

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56705F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D8687

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#6A3F5B

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

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: #56705F;
CSS — background 
background-color: #56705F;
CSS Variable 
--color-gothic-green: #56705F;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'gothic-green': '#56705F' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#56705F] text-[#56705F]
SCSS 
$gothic-green: #56705F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56705F?

#56705F is Gothic Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #56705F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gothic Green?

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

What colors pair well with Gothic Green?

Gothic 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 Gothic Green?

You can download Gothic 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 Gothic Green?

The hex code is #56705F. In RGB it's 86, 112, 95, and in HSL it's 141°, 13%, 39%.

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