GREENS

Monstera

#5F674B

RGB 95, 103, 75 · HSL 77°, 16%, 35% · CMYK 8, 0, 27, 60

Monstera is #5F674B in HEX — rgb(95, 103, 75), hsl(77°, 16%, 35%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 27%, 60%).

Monstera pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 16%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5F674B

RGB95, 103, 75

HSL77°, 16%, 35%

HSV77°, 27%, 40%

CMYK8, 0, 27, 60

Decimal6252363

CSS RGBrgb(95, 103, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 16%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sandwashed Driftwood 770D-6

ΔE 1.9 · #5E654C

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 2.4 · #65684C

Benjamin Moore

Alligator 441

ΔE 2.9 · #636E52

Vista Paint

Ladies' Night K-896

ΔE 2.9 · #5A6045

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 3.4 · #586444

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 3.7 · #656952

Dulux

Tank S20A8

ΔE 3.8 · #5D6141

PPG

Grape Leaves 1124-7

ΔE 4 · #576049

Hallman-Lindsay

Mother Nature 746

ΔE 4.1 · #566749

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Garden DE5657

ΔE 4.4 · #637057

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 4.6 · #6C7156

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.1 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.4 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.7 · #676450

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #515545

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.1 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#5F674B

#534B68

Analogous

#68614B

#5F674B

#51684B

Triadic

#5F674B

#4B5F68

#684B5F

Split-Complementary

#5F674B

#4B5168

#614B68

Tetradic

#5F674B

#4B6861

#534B68

#684B51

Monochromatic

#0E0F0B

#373B2B

#5F674B

#88946B

#ACB497

Rectangle

#5F674B

#4B6853

#534B68

#684B5F

Compound

#5F674B

#51684B

#534B68

#614B68

Variations

Lighter

#838E67

#A1A98E

#C8CBBE

Darker

#4D533B

#353A28

#1F2217

Saturation

#5B5E55

#5F684B

#708D25

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

5.95:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F674B

#67624C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F674B

#66664F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F674B

#616365

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Monstera 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

#877A53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F674B

Daylight 5500K

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

#747F78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#44395F

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: #5F674B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F674B;

CSS Variable

--color-monstera: #5F674B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monstera': '#5F674B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F674B] text-[#5F674B]

SCSS

$monstera: #5F674B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F674B?

#5F674B is Monstera, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5F674B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monstera?

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

What colors pair well with Monstera?

Monstera 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 Monstera?

You can download Monstera 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 Monstera?

The hex code is #5F674B. In RGB it's 95, 103, 75, and in HSL it's 77°, 16%, 35%.

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