GREENS

Delicious

#585D42

RGB 88, 93, 66 · HSL 71°, 17%, 31% · CMYK 5, 0, 29, 64

Delicious is #585D42 in HEX — rgb(88, 93, 66), hsl(71°, 17%, 31%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 29%, 64%).

Delicious pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 17%, 31%. 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#585D42

RGB88, 93, 66

HSL71°, 17%, 31%

HSV71°, 29%, 36%

CMYK5, 0, 29, 64

Decimal5791042

CSS RGBrgb(88, 93, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 17%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Delicious C-437

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicious 438

ΔE 1.9 · #585E46

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 2 · #57593F

Behr

Classic Bronze N310-7

ΔE 2 · #5A5B3F

Dulux

Tank S20A8

ΔE 3.3 · #5D6141

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 2142-10

ΔE 4.4 · #5F5B43

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 4.7 · #586444

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 4.7 · #4F523A

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 4.8 · #5F5D48

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 5.6 · #66624B

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.2 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.7 · #676450

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 6.9 · #4D5645

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.1 · #686A47

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.2 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.4 · #66665A

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#585D42

#47425C

Analogous

#5C5442

#585D42

#4A5C42

Triadic

#585D42

#42585C

#5C4258

Split-Complementary

#585D42

#424A5C

#54425C

Tetradic

#585D42

#425C54

#47425C

#5C424A

Monochromatic

#0E0F0B

#2D3022

#585D42

#828961

#A6AC8B

Rectangle

#585D42

#425C47

#47425C

#5C4258

Compound

#585D42

#4A5C42

#47425C

#54425C

Variations

Lighter

#7F865F

#9FA586

#C6C9BA

Darker

#464B34

#313423

#1C1E14

Saturation

#52534B

#585C42

#6C7D21

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

6.86:1

vs Black

3.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#585D42

#5E5943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#585D42

#5C5C46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#585D42

#5A595B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Delicious 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

#81724D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#585D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7771

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.

#393254

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: #585D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #585D42;

CSS Variable

--color-delicious: #585D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicious': '#585D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#585D42] text-[#585D42]

SCSS

$delicious: #585D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585D42?

#585D42 is Delicious, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #585D42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicious?

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

What colors pair well with Delicious?

Delicious 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 Delicious?

You can download Delicious 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 Delicious?

The hex code is #585D42. In RGB it's 88, 93, 66, and in HSL it's 71°, 17%, 31%.

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