GREENS

Homegrown Herbs

#5E8548

RGB 94, 133, 72 · HSL 98°, 30%, 40% · CMYK 29, 0, 46, 48

Homegrown Herbs is #5E8548 in HEX — rgb(94, 133, 72), hsl(98°, 30%, 40%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 46%, 48%).

Homegrown Herbs pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 30%, 40%. 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#5E8548

RGB94, 133, 72

HSL98°, 30%, 40%

HSV98°, 46%, 52%

CMYK29, 0, 46, 48

Decimal6194504

CSS RGBrgb(94, 133, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 30%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

Exact match

Dulux

Beatnik S23D8

ΔE 1.3 · #618748

Behr

Jalapeno BIC-56

ΔE 3.1 · #5F8041

Sherwin-Williams

Talipot Palm SW6726

ΔE 4.8 · #648149

Valspar

Field Time Green 5008-6C

ΔE 5.8 · #658B57

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 6.1 · #4E7D48

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 6.4 · #609354

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Charm DE5608

ΔE 6.5 · #69905B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 6.5 · #647F4A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 10.5 · #507A4F

PPG

Mint Leaves 1120-7

ΔE 11.1 · #6A7D4E

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 12 · #587246

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 12.2 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 17.7 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 17.9 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 19 · #83AE82

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#5E8548

#6E4785

Analogous

#7C8547

#5E8548

#478550

Triadic

#5E8548

#475E85

#85475E

Split-Complementary

#5E8548

#504785

#85477C

Tetradic

#5E8548

#477C85

#6E4785

#855047

Monochromatic

#172112

#3B532D

#5E8548

#83AF6A

#ACC99C

Rectangle

#5E8548

#47856E

#6E4785

#85475E

Compound

#5E8548

#478550

#6E4785

#85477C

Variations

Lighter

#7BA960

#9DBB8C

#C6D5BE

Darker

#4B6B38

#334B26

#1E2C15

Saturation

#646F5D

#5E8547

#54A824

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

4.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.92:1

Deuteranopia

#5E8548

#7E754B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E8548

#7F7F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E8548

#657D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Homegrown Herbs 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

#869051

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E8548

Daylight 5500K

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

#739575

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#5D416D

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: #5E8548;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E8548;

CSS Variable

--color-homegrown-herbs: #5E8548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'homegrown-herbs': '#5E8548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E8548] text-[#5E8548]

SCSS

$homegrown-herbs: #5E8548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E8548?

#5E8548 is Homegrown Herbs, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5E8548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Homegrown Herbs?

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

What colors pair well with Homegrown Herbs?

Homegrown Herbs 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 Homegrown Herbs?

You can download Homegrown Herbs 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 Homegrown Herbs?

The hex code is #5E8548. In RGB it's 94, 133, 72, and in HSL it's 98°, 30%, 40%.

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