GREENS

Cactus

#5B6F55

RGB 91, 111, 85 · HSL 106°, 13%, 38% · CMYK 18, 0, 23, 56

Cactus is #5B6F55 in HEX — rgb(91, 111, 85), hsl(106°, 13%, 38%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 23%, 56%).

Cactus pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 13%, 38%. 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#5B6F55

RGB91, 111, 85

HSL106°, 13%, 38%

HSV106°, 23%, 44%

CMYK18, 0, 23, 56

Decimal5992277

CSS RGBrgb(91, 111, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 13%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Green Bayou DE5650

ΔE 2.4 · #566E57

Behr

Willow Leaf QE-39

ΔE 2.5 · #606E55

Benjamin Moore

Peale HC-121

ΔE 2.8 · #596B55

Dulux

Mildura S22C7

ΔE 4 · #66785F

Hallman-Lindsay

Picholine historic-picholine

ΔE 4.1 · #566955

Valspar

Alpine Top 5006-6C

ΔE 4.2 · #5B705D

Kilz

Peaceful Forest TB-80

ΔE 4.2 · #647758

Vista Paint

Picholine C-1409

ΔE 4.4 · #576854

Sherwin-Williams

Kale Green SW6460

ΔE 4.9 · #4F6A56

PPG

Painted Turtle 1133-6

ΔE 5 · #56745F

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 5.8 · #5E7A65

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 6.6 · #6C7156

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 6.7 · #6E7E60

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 9.3 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 9.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 11.9 · #66665A

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

#5B6F55

#68546D

Analogous

#676D54

#5B6F55

#546D5B

Triadic

#5B6F55

#545A6D

#6D545A

Split-Complementary

#5B6F55

#5B546D

#6D5467

Tetradic

#5B6F55

#54676D

#68546D

#6D5B54

Monochromatic

#131712

#374233

#5B6F55

#7F9778

#A8B8A3

Rectangle

#5B6F55

#546D68

#68546D

#6D545A

Compound

#5B6F55

#546D5B

#68546D

#6D5467

Variations

Lighter

#789170

#9BAB96

#C5CDC3

Darker

#485843

#313D2E

#1D241A

Saturation

#5F655D

#5A6D54

#44982A

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

5.45:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B6F55

#6B6756

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B6F55

#6C6C59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B6F55

#5E6B6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cactus 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

#84805B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B6F55

Daylight 5500K

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

#71857F

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.

#5D3E67

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: #5B6F55;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B6F55;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus: #5B6F55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus': '#5B6F55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B6F55] text-[#5B6F55]

SCSS

$cactus: #5B6F55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B6F55?

#5B6F55 is Cactus, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5B6F55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cactus?

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

What colors pair well with Cactus?

Cactus 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?

You can download Cactus 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?

The hex code is #5B6F55. In RGB it's 91, 111, 85, and in HSL it's 106°, 13%, 38%.

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