BROWNS

Gardener Green

#5E602A

RGB 94, 96, 42 · HSL 62°, 39%, 27% · CMYK 2, 0, 56, 62

Gardener Green is #5E602A in HEX — rgb(94, 96, 42), hsl(62°, 39%, 27%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 56%, 62%).

Gardener Green pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 62°, 39%, 27%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#5E602A

RGB94, 96, 42

HSL62°, 39%, 27%

HSV62°, 56%, 38%

CMYK2, 0, 56, 62

Decimal6185002

CSS RGBrgb(94, 96, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 39%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Saguaro SW6419

ΔE 4.3 · #655F2D

Behr

Wilderness 390F-7

ΔE 4.7 · #5D672D

Dulux

Deep Reed S19D9

ΔE 6.5 · #686539

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 7.4 · #6A5F31

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 7.5 · #6A6E40

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 7.7 · #5F6C3C

Benjamin Moore

Avocado 2145-10

ΔE 8.5 · #6F753B

Vista Paint

Veradale K-448

ΔE 9.3 · #7A7139

Hallman-Lindsay

Wing Man 396

ΔE 9.4 · #7A6F39

Dunn-Edwards

Tara's Drapes DE5566

ΔE 11.1 · #767A49

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.8 · #686A47

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 12.2 · #676443

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 14.6 · #696346

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 19.7 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 19.7 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 22.1 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E602A

#2C2A60

Analogous

#60472A

#5E602A

#43602A

Triadic

#5E602A

#2A5E60

#602A5E

Split-Complementary

#5E602A

#2A4360

#472A60

Tetradic

#5E602A

#2A6047

#2C2A60

#602A43

Monochromatic

#111208

#2A2B13

#5E602A

#929541

#B9BC67

Rectangle

#5E602A

#2A602C

#2C2A60

#602A5E

Compound

#5E602A

#43602A

#2C2A60

#472A60

Variations

Lighter

#919341

#B2B46A

#CED0AC

Darker

#4C4E21

#353616

#1F200C

Saturation

#4C4D3D

#5E602A

#727515

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.60:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E602A

#655C2B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E602A

#606035

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E602A

#615A5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Gardener Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#86753B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E602A

Daylight 5500K

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

#737A5F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#28274E

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: #5E602A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E602A;

CSS Variable

--color-gardener-green: #5E602A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gardener-green': '#5E602A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E602A] text-[#5E602A]

SCSS

$gardener-green: #5E602A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E602A?

#5E602A is Gardener Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5E602A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gardener Green?

Gardener Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Gardener Green?

Gardener Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gardener Green?

You can download Gardener 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 Gardener Green?

The hex code is #5E602A. In RGB it's 94, 96, 42, and in HSL it's 62°, 39%, 27%.

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