GREENS

Maximum Green

#5E8C31

RGB 94, 140, 49 · HSL 90°, 48%, 37% · CMYK 33, 0, 65, 45

Maximum Green is #5E8C31 in HEX — rgb(94, 140, 49), hsl(90°, 48%, 37%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 65%, 45%).

Maximum Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 90°, 48%, 37%. 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#5E8C31

RGB94, 140, 49

HSL90°, 48%, 37%

HSV90°, 65%, 55%

CMYK33, 0, 65, 45

Decimal6196273

CSS RGBrgb(94, 140, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 48%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golf Day C-766

ΔE 4.4 · #5A8B39

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 4.8 · #588C3A

Valspar

Lime Candy 6011-8

ΔE 5.1 · #61903F

Dulux

Mary's Garden S22F9

ΔE 5.5 · #6C913D

Behr

Mown Grass M370-7

ΔE 6.6 · #4E8823

Hallman-Lindsay

Golf Day 767

ΔE 7.3 · #5A8B3F

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 7.8 · #579229

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 9.7 · #4C9141

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 10.6 · #5A9E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 11.4 · #3F8A24

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 13.1 · #6F8A45

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 17 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.6 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 20.3 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 24.7 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 28.4 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#5E8C31

#5E318C

Analogous

#8C8C31

#5E8C31

#318C31

Triadic

#5E8C31

#315E8C

#8C315E

Split-Complementary

#5E8C31

#31318C

#8C318C

Tetradic

#5E8C31

#318C8C

#5E318C

#8C3131

Monochromatic

#121A09

#38531D

#5E8C31

#85BF4A

#ABD382

Rectangle

#5E8C31

#318C5E

#5E318C

#8C315E

Compound

#5E8C31

#318C31

#5E318C

#8C318C

Variations

Lighter

#7EBB42

#9FC677

#C7DAB4

Darker

#4B7225

#344F18

#1E2F0E

Saturation

#5E6C51

#5E8C31

#5EA419

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#5E8C31

#847936

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E8C31

#868646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E8C31

#678286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Maximum Green 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

#869640

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E8C31

Daylight 5500K

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

#739B64

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#502F71

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: #5E8C31;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E8C31;

CSS Variable

--color-maximum-green: #5E8C31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maximum-green': '#5E8C31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E8C31] text-[#5E8C31]

SCSS

$maximum-green: #5E8C31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E8C31?

#5E8C31 is Maximum Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5E8C31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maximum Green?

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

What colors pair well with Maximum Green?

Maximum Green 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 Maximum Green?

You can download Maximum 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 Maximum Green?

The hex code is #5E8C31. In RGB it's 94, 140, 49, and in HSL it's 90°, 48%, 37%.

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