GREENS

Egyptian Nile

#5C7D46

RGB 92, 125, 70 · HSL 96°, 28%, 38% · CMYK 26, 0, 44, 51

Egyptian Nile is #5C7D46 in HEX — rgb(92, 125, 70), hsl(96°, 28%, 38%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 44%, 51%).

Egyptian Nile pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 28%, 38%. 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#5C7D46

RGB92, 125, 70

HSL96°, 28%, 38%

HSV96°, 44%, 49%

CMYK26, 0, 44, 51

Decimal6061382

CSS RGBrgb(92, 125, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 28%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Egyptian Nile 420F-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Talipot Palm SW6726

ΔE 2.5 · #648149

Dulux

Homeopathic S23C8

ΔE 2.7 · #617C47

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

ΔE 3 · #537640

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 3 · #647F4A

Kilz

Plant Stem LG280-01

ΔE 3.7 · #66824E

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 4.1 · #688049

Valspar

Field Time Green 5008-6C

ΔE 5.9 · #658B57

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 7.4 · #587246

PPG

Mint Leaves 1120-7

ΔE 7.4 · #6A7D4E

Benjamin Moore

Courtyard 546

ΔE 7.4 · #6F8555

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 7.5 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 14.5 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 16 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 16 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 16.9 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#5C7D46

#66467C

Analogous

#777C46

#5C7D46

#467C4B

Triadic

#5C7D46

#465B7C

#7C465B

Split-Complementary

#5C7D46

#4B467C

#7C4677

Tetradic

#5C7D46

#46777C

#66467C

#7C4B46

Monochromatic

#131A0F

#374B2A

#5C7D46

#80A966

#A9C497

Rectangle

#5C7D46

#467C66

#66467C

#7C465B

Compound

#5C7D46

#467C4B

#66467C

#7C4677

Variations

Lighter

#79A45D

#9CB78A

#C5D3BD

Darker

#496437

#324625

#1D2915

Saturation

#5F6959

#5B7C46

#549F23

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5C7D46

#776F48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C7D46

#787850

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C7D46

#627679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Egyptian Nile 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

#848A50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C7D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#728F74

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#563E67

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: #5C7D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C7D46;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-nile: #5C7D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-nile': '#5C7D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C7D46] text-[#5C7D46]

SCSS

$egyptian-nile: #5C7D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C7D46?

#5C7D46 is Egyptian Nile, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5C7D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian Nile?

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

What colors pair well with Egyptian Nile?

Egyptian Nile 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 Egyptian Nile?

You can download Egyptian Nile 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 Egyptian Nile?

The hex code is #5C7D46. In RGB it's 92, 125, 70, and in HSL it's 96°, 28%, 38%.

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