GREENS

Classic Avocado

#5B7323

RGB 91, 115, 35 · HSL 78°, 53%, 29% · CMYK 21, 0, 70, 55

Classic Avocado is #5B7323 in HEX — rgb(91, 115, 35), hsl(78°, 53%, 29%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 70%, 55%).

Classic Avocado pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 53%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#5B7323

RGB91, 115, 35

HSL78°, 53%, 29%

HSV78°, 70%, 45%

CMYK21, 0, 70, 55

Decimal5993251

CSS RGBrgb(91, 115, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 53%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Avocado M340-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Paradise SW6720

ΔE 6 · #6C7B30

Dulux

Mangrove Leaf S22E9

ΔE 9.3 · #627C3D

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 10.2 · #658940

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout K-1259

ΔE 10.7 · #6C8B44

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 10.8 · #6F8A45

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 12.5 · #818A40

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glow 788

ΔE 12.6 · #798040

Benjamin Moore

Avocado 2145-10

ΔE 13.4 · #6F753B

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 13.9 · #588C3A

RAL

Fern Green 6025

ΔE 15.1 · #3D642D

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 20.9 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 23.1 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 24.8 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 25 · #686A47

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 28 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#5B7323

#3A2371

Analogous

#716123

#5B7323

#327123

Triadic

#5B7323

#235A71

#71235A

Split-Complementary

#5B7323

#233271

#612371

Tetradic

#5B7323

#237161

#3A2371

#712332

Monochromatic

#0F1406

#2B3711

#5B7323

#88AC35

#ADCE5F

Rectangle

#5B7323

#23713A

#3A2371

#71235A

Compound

#5B7323

#327123

#3A2371

#612371

Variations

Lighter

#86A934

#A6C361

#C9D7A8

Darker

#485C1A

#324011

#1D2609

Saturation

#4F563E

#5A7123

#618311

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

5.36:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5B7323

#716727

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B7323

#6F6F36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B7323

#616A6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Classic Avocado 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

#848335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B7323

Daylight 5500K

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

#71885A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#34235B

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: #5B7323;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B7323;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-avocado: #5B7323;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-avocado': '#5B7323' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B7323] text-[#5B7323]

SCSS

$classic-avocado: #5B7323;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B7323?

#5B7323 is Classic Avocado, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5B7323 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Avocado?

Classic Avocado 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 Classic Avocado?

You can download Classic Avocado 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 Classic Avocado?

The hex code is #5B7323. In RGB it's 91, 115, 35, and in HSL it's 78°, 53%, 29%.

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