GREENS

Marsh Mix

#5B653A

RGB 91, 101, 58 · HSL 74°, 27%, 31% · CMYK 10, 0, 43, 60

Marsh Mix is #5B653A in HEX — rgb(91, 101, 58), hsl(74°, 27%, 31%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 43%, 60%).

Marsh Mix pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 27%, 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#5B653A

RGB91, 101, 58

HSL74°, 27%, 31%

HSV74°, 43%, 40%

CMYK10, 0, 43, 60

Decimal5989690

CSS RGBrgb(91, 101, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 27%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marsh Mix S21D9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 1.5 · #576238

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 3 · #5D6942

Vista Paint

Baby Vegetable C-752

ΔE 3.3 · #5E6A43

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5F6C3C

Behr

Coconut Grove MQ6-62

ΔE 4.2 · #666C44

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 5 · #656843

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 5.1 · #6A6E40

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 6.1 · #67744A

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 6.4 · #586444

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.5 · #686A47

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 8 · #587246

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.7 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 14.4 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 16.4 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 18.8 · #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

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

#5B653A

#443A64

Analogous

#64593A

#5B653A

#45643A

Triadic

#5B653A

#3A5A64

#643A5A

Split-Complementary

#5B653A

#3A4564

#593A64

Tetradic

#5B653A

#3A6459

#443A64

#643A45

Monochromatic

#0F1009

#2F341E

#5B653A

#869556

#AAB681

Rectangle

#5B653A

#3A6444

#443A64

#643A5A

Compound

#5B653A

#45643A

#443A64

#593A64

Variations

Lighter

#839153

#A2AE7D

#C8CDB6

Darker

#49512D

#32381F

#1D2111

Saturation

#525549

#5A643A

#6A811D

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B653A

#665F3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B653A

#636342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B653A

#5E5F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marsh Mix 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

#847847

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B653A

Daylight 5500K

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

#717D6B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#3A3254

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: #5B653A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B653A;

CSS Variable

--color-marsh-mix: #5B653A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marsh-mix': '#5B653A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B653A] text-[#5B653A]

SCSS

$marsh-mix: #5B653A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B653A?

#5B653A is Marsh Mix, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5B653A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marsh Mix?

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

What colors pair well with Marsh Mix?

Marsh Mix 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 Marsh Mix?

You can download Marsh Mix 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 Marsh Mix?

The hex code is #5B653A. In RGB it's 91, 101, 58, and in HSL it's 74°, 27%, 31%.

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