GREENS

Green

#5FA56A

RGB 95, 165, 106 · HSL 129°, 28%, 51% · CMYK 42, 0, 36, 35

Green is #5FA56A in HEX — rgb(95, 165, 106), hsl(129°, 28%, 51%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 36%, 35%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 129°, 28%, 51%. 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#5FA56A

RGB95, 165, 106

HSL129°, 28%, 51%

HSV129°, 42%, 65%

CMYK42, 0, 36, 35

Decimal6268266

CSS RGBrgb(95, 165, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 28%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Endo S24G7

ΔE 3.9 · #5DA462

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 5.3 · #53995A

Benjamin Moore

Four 573

ΔE 5.4 · #68B374

Valspar

Elf 6002-8B

ΔE 5.5 · #71B078

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 6.3 · #48A469

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 6.3 · #56A05B

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

ΔE 6.4 · #4FAA6C

Behr

Garden Greenery BIC-55

ΔE 6.6 · #549457

PPG

Basil Pesto 1226-6

ΔE 7 · #529D6E

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 8 · #68A678

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.2 · #42A370

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 13.2 · #81B589

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 13.7 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 14 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 17.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 21.7 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5FA56A

#A55F9B

Analogous

#78A55F

#5FA56A

#5FA58D

Triadic

#5FA56A

#6A5FA5

#A56A5F

Split-Complementary

#5FA56A

#8D5FA5

#A55F78

Tetradic

#5FA56A

#5F78A5

#A55F9B

#A58D5F

Monochromatic

#27452B

#42764A

#5FA56A

#90C197

#C1DCC5

Rectangle

#5FA56A

#5F9BA5

#A55F9B

#A56A5F

Compound

#5FA56A

#5FA58D

#A55F9B

#A55F78

Variations

Lighter

#7FB787

#A2C6A8

#CBDCCD

Darker

#498753

#315E38

#1C3720

Saturation

#788D7B

#5FA56A

#32D24A

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5FA56A

#958D6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5FA56A

#9C9C74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5FA56A

#699C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

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How it looks under different light

#87A86B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5FA56A

Daylight 5500K

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

#74AD8F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#8A5382

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #5FA56A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5FA56A;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #5FA56A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#5FA56A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5FA56A] text-[#5FA56A]

SCSS

$green: #5FA56A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5FA56A?

#5FA56A is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5FA56A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #5FA56A. In RGB it's 95, 165, 106, and in HSL it's 129°, 28%, 51%.

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