GREENS

Hinterland

#616C51

RGB 97, 108, 81 · HSL 84°, 14%, 37% · CMYK 10, 0, 25, 58

Hinterland is #616C51 in HEX — rgb(97, 108, 81), hsl(84°, 14%, 37%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 25%, 58%).

Hinterland pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 84°, 14%, 37%. 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#616C51

RGB97, 108, 81

HSL84°, 14%, 37%

HSV84°, 25%, 42%

CMYK10, 0, 25, 58

Decimal6384721

CSS RGBrgb(97, 108, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 14%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Alligator 441

ΔE 1 · #636E52

Behr

Willow Leaf QE-39

ΔE 1.9 · #606E55

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Garden DE5657

ΔE 2.1 · #637057

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

ΔE 3.3 · #5F6852

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 3.6 · #6C7156

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.7 · #65684C

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 3.8 · #656952

Hallman-Lindsay

Mother Nature 746

ΔE 4.1 · #566749

Dulux

Bean Counter S21C7

ΔE 4.1 · #69755D

Vista Paint

Evergreen Trail K-904

ΔE 4.2 · #616B49

PPG

Dark Sage 1124-6

ΔE 4.3 · #6D765B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.2 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.2 · #6E7E60

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.5 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#616C51

#5C516C

Analogous

#6C6951

#616C51

#546C51

Triadic

#616C51

#51616C

#6C5161

Split-Complementary

#616C51

#51546C

#69516C

Tetradic

#616C51

#516C69

#5C516C

#6C5154

Monochromatic

#12140F

#3A4030

#616C51

#889673

#ADB79F

Rectangle

#616C51

#516C5C

#5C516C

#6C5161

Compound

#616C51

#546C51

#5C516C

#69516C

Variations

Lighter

#82906D

#A1AA93

#C8CCC1

Darker

#4E5740

#353C2C

#1F2319

Saturation

#5F625A

#616C51

#699429

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

5.57:1

vs Black

3.77:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#616C51

#6B6652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#616C51

#6A6A55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#616C51

#63686A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hinterland 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

#887E58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#616C51

Daylight 5500K

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

#75837C

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.

#4C3C64

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: #616C51;

CSS — background

background-color: #616C51;

CSS Variable

--color-hinterland: #616C51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hinterland': '#616C51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#616C51] text-[#616C51]

SCSS

$hinterland: #616C51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #616C51?

#616C51 is Hinterland, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #616C51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hinterland?

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

What colors pair well with Hinterland?

Hinterland 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 Hinterland?

You can download Hinterland 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 Hinterland?

The hex code is #616C51. In RGB it's 97, 108, 81, and in HSL it's 84°, 14%, 37%.

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