GREENS

Jalapeno

#5F8041

RGB 95, 128, 65 · HSL 91°, 33%, 38% · CMYK 26, 0, 49, 50

Jalapeno is #5F8041 in HEX — rgb(95, 128, 65), hsl(91°, 33%, 38%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 49%, 50%).

Jalapeno pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 33%, 38%. 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#5F8041

RGB95, 128, 65

HSL91°, 33%, 38%

HSV91°, 49%, 50%

CMYK26, 0, 49, 50

Decimal6258753

CSS RGBrgb(95, 128, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 33%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Jalapeno BIC-56

Exact match

Dulux

Mangrove Leaf S22E9

ΔE 3.1 · #627C3D

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 3.1 · #5E8548

Sherwin-Williams

Talipot Palm SW6726

ΔE 4.2 · #648149

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout K-1259

ΔE 5.8 · #6C8B44

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 5.8 · #688049

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 5.9 · #658940

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 5.9 · #647F4A

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 9.2 · #609354

PPG

Mint Leaves 1120-7

ΔE 10.4 · #6A7D4E

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 11.4 · #587246

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 11.6 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 15.1 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 18.5 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 18.8 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 19.8 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#5F8041

#624181

Analogous

#808141

#5F8041

#418142

Triadic

#5F8041

#416081

#814160

Split-Complementary

#5F8041

#424181

#814180

Tetradic

#5F8041

#418081

#624181

#814241

Monochromatic

#141B0E

#3A4E27

#5F8041

#86AF60

#ADC892

Rectangle

#5F8041

#418162

#624181

#814160

Compound

#5F8041

#418142

#624181

#814180

Variations

Lighter

#7FAA57

#9FBB86

#C7D4BB

Darker

#4D6833

#354922

#1F2B13

Saturation

#616A57

#608141

#5FA120

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#5F8041

#7B7244

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F8041

#7B7B4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F8041

#65787C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jalapeno 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

#878D4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F8041

Daylight 5500K

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

#749270

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.

#533B69

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: #5F8041;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F8041;

CSS Variable

--color-jalapeno: #5F8041;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jalapeno': '#5F8041' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F8041] text-[#5F8041]

SCSS

$jalapeno: #5F8041;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F8041?

#5F8041 is Jalapeno, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5F8041 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jalapeno?

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

What colors pair well with Jalapeno?

Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

You can download Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

The hex code is #5F8041. In RGB it's 95, 128, 65, and in HSL it's 91°, 33%, 38%.

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