GREENS

Scots Pine

#5F653B

RGB 95, 101, 59 · HSL 69°, 26%, 31% · CMYK 6, 0, 42, 60

Scots Pine is #5F653B in HEX — rgb(95, 101, 59), hsl(69°, 26%, 31%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 42%, 60%).

Scots Pine pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 26%, 31%. 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#5F653B

RGB95, 101, 59

HSL69°, 26%, 31%

HSV69°, 42%, 40%

CMYK6, 0, 42, 60

Decimal6251835

CSS RGBrgb(95, 101, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 26%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scott's Pine S20C9

ΔE 0.8 · #60653A

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 2.8 · #576238

Vista Paint

Aloe Leaf C-416

ΔE 3.1 · #626540

Hallman-Lindsay

Aloe Leaf 417

ΔE 3.1 · #61643F

Behr

Coconut Grove MQ6-62

ΔE 3.2 · #666C44

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 3.6 · #656843

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 4.3 · #6A6E40

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 4.9 · #5F6C3C

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.1 · #686A47

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 6.4 · #67744A

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 6.5 · #586444

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 8.8 · #6A5F31

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.1 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 13.3 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 16.1 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 17.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#5F653B

#413A64

Analogous

#64553A

#5F653B

#49643A

Triadic

#5F653B

#3A5D64

#643A5D

Split-Complementary

#5F653B

#3A4964

#553A64

Tetradic

#5F653B

#3A6455

#413A64

#643A49

Monochromatic

#0F1009

#30331E

#5F653B

#8B9457

#AEB582

Rectangle

#5F653B

#3A6441

#413A64

#643A5D

Compound

#5F653B

#49643A

#413A64

#553A64

Variations

Lighter

#879055

#A6AD7E

#C9CDB6

Darker

#4B512E

#34381F

#1F2112

Saturation

#535549

#5D643A

#72811D

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

6.16:1

vs Black

3.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F653B

#67603C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F653B

#646442

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F653B

#626063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Scots Pine 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

#877847

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F653B

Daylight 5500K

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

#747D6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#373254

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: #5F653B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F653B;

CSS Variable

--color-scots-pine: #5F653B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scots-pine': '#5F653B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F653B] text-[#5F653B]

SCSS

$scots-pine: #5F653B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F653B?

#5F653B is Scots Pine, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5F653B warm or cool?

Scots Pine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scots Pine?

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

What colors pair well with Scots Pine?

Scots Pine 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 Scots Pine?

You can download Scots Pine 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 Scots Pine?

The hex code is #5F653B. In RGB it's 95, 101, 59, and in HSL it's 69°, 26%, 31%.

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