GREENS

Penzance

#627E74

RGB 98, 126, 116 · HSL 159°, 13%, 44% · CMYK 22, 0, 8, 51

Penzance is #627E74 in HEX — rgb(98, 126, 116), hsl(159°, 13%, 44%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 8%, 51%).

Penzance pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 13%, 44%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#627E74

RGB98, 126, 116

HSL159°, 13%, 44%

HSV159°, 22%, 49%

CMYK22, 0, 8, 51

Decimal6454900

CSS RGBrgb(98, 126, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 13%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Penzance S27A6

Exact match

PPG

Salal Leaves 1137-6

ΔE 1 · #637D74

Dunn-Edwards

Ecological DE5719

ΔE 3.2 · #677F70

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 3.6 · #627F7B

Benjamin Moore

Verdigris 685

ΔE 3.7 · #56766D

Valspar

Hanging Vine 5005-6B

ΔE 3.7 · #6C8679

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthen Cheer 465

ΔE 3.8 · #667971

Vista Paint

Mountain Meadow C-702

ΔE 4.1 · #648678

Behr

Cameroon Green PPU12-17

ΔE 4.8 · #60746D

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.1 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 6.8 · #5E7A65

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 7.3 · #737C70

Kilz

Culinary Herbs RG280-01

ΔE 7.7 · #5A6C5F

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 8.3 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.3 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 14 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#627E74

#7F626C

Analogous

#627F66

#627E74

#627A7F

Triadic

#627E74

#75627F

#7F7562

Split-Complementary

#627E74

#7F627A

#7F6662

Tetradic

#627E74

#66627F

#7F626C

#7A7F62

Monochromatic

#1F2825

#40544D

#627E74

#89A49B

#B4C5BF

Rectangle

#627E74

#626C7F

#7F626C

#7F7562

Compound

#627E74

#627A7F

#7F626C

#7F6662

Variations

Lighter

#7E9C91

#A0B3AC

#C8D2CE

Darker

#4E665D

#354740

#1F2926

Saturation

#6C7572

#627F75

#31B083

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

4.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.76:1

Deuteranopia

#627E74

#757475

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#627E74

#7A7A75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#627E74

#647C7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Penzance 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

#898B72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#627E74

Daylight 5500K

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

#769096

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#774858

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: #627E74;

CSS — background

background-color: #627E74;

CSS Variable

--color-penzance: #627E74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'penzance': '#627E74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#627E74] text-[#627E74]

SCSS

$penzance: #627E74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #627E74?

#627E74 is Penzance, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #627E74 warm or cool?

Penzance reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Penzance?

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

What colors pair well with Penzance?

Penzance 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 Penzance?

You can download Penzance 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 Penzance?

The hex code is #627E74. In RGB it's 98, 126, 116, and in HSL it's 159°, 13%, 44%.

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