GREENS

Gretna Green

#596442

RGB 89, 100, 66 · HSL 79°, 20%, 33% · CMYK 11, 0, 34, 61

Gretna Green is #596442 in HEX — rgb(89, 100, 66), hsl(79°, 20%, 33%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 34%, 61%).

Gretna Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 20%, 33%. 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#596442

RGB89, 100, 66

HSL79°, 20%, 33%

HSV79°, 34%, 39%

CMYK11, 0, 34, 61

Decimal5858370

CSS RGBrgb(89, 100, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 20%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gretna Green S21A8

ΔE 0.5 · #5A6442

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 1.3 · #586444

Vista Paint

Evergreen Trail K-904

ΔE 3 · #616B49

Behr

Russian Olive N350-7

ΔE 3 · #505F3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 3.3 · #5D6942

Benjamin Moore

Bonsai CC-666

ΔE 4.1 · #616342

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 4.8 · #576238

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.2 · #686A47

Kilz

Organic Garden LG280-02

ΔE 5.6 · #637250

PPG

Rustling Leaves 1123-7

ΔE 6.3 · #6B6D4E

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 7.4 · #67744A

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 7.9 · #6C7156

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.2 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.4 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.1 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 14.1 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#596442

#4E4365

Analogous

#655F43

#596442

#496543

Triadic

#596442

#435A65

#65435A

Split-Complementary

#596442

#434965

#5F4365

Tetradic

#596442

#43655F

#4E4365

#654349

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#313725

#596442

#839362

#A8B48E

Rectangle

#596442

#43654E

#4E4365

#65435A

Compound

#596442

#496543

#4E4365

#5F4365

Variations

Lighter

#7F8E5F

#9FAA87

#C6CCBB

Darker

#495135

#323824

#1D2115

Saturation

#56594F

#5A6543

#678722

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

6.31:1

vs Black

3.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#596442

#645E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#596442

#626248

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#596442

#5C5F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gretna 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

#82784D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#596442

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F7D71

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.

#413659

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: #596442;

CSS — background

background-color: #596442;

CSS Variable

--color-gretna-green: #596442;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gretna-green': '#596442' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#596442] text-[#596442]

SCSS

$gretna-green: #596442;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596442?

#596442 is Gretna Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #596442 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gretna Green?

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

What colors pair well with Gretna Green?

Gretna 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 Gretna Green?

You can download Gretna 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 Gretna Green?

The hex code is #596442. In RGB it's 89, 100, 66, and in HSL it's 79°, 20%, 33%.

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