GREENS

Hellebore

#656944

RGB 101, 105, 68 · HSL 66°, 21%, 34% · CMYK 4, 0, 35, 59

Hellebore is #656944 in HEX — rgb(101, 105, 68), hsl(66°, 21%, 34%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 35%, 59%).

Hellebore pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 21%, 34%. 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#656944

RGB101, 105, 68

HSL66°, 21%, 34%

HSV66°, 35%, 41%

CMYK4, 0, 35, 59

Decimal6646084

CSS RGBrgb(101, 105, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 21%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hellebore S20B8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 0.6 · #656843

Vista Paint

Old School C-409

ΔE 1.2 · #666842

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 1.5 · #686945

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 1.6 · #686A47

Behr

Crocodile 380F-7

ΔE 2 · #6A6E48

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 4 · #676443

PPG

Rustling Leaves 1123-7

ΔE 4.1 · #6B6D4E

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 4.8 · #6F6A49

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 5.2 · #65684C

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 5.9 · #67744A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.4 · #696346

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 6.9 · #6C7156

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 10.3 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14.1 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.2 · #8E7A5A

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#656944

#484469

Analogous

#695A44

#656944

#536944

Triadic

#656944

#446569

#694465

Split-Complementary

#656944

#445369

#5A4469

Tetradic

#656944

#44695A

#484469

#694453

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#393B26

#656944

#929763

#B3B690

Rectangle

#656944

#446948

#484469

#694465

Compound

#656944

#536944

#484469

#5A4469

Variations

Lighter

#8D925F

#A8AC88

#CBCDBB

Darker

#525536

#383B25

#212215

Saturation

#5B5C51

#656944

#818B22

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#656944

#6C6545

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#656944

#68684A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#656944

#686467

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hellebore 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

#8B7B4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#656944

Daylight 5500K

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

#788072

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3B375C

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: #656944;

CSS — background

background-color: #656944;

CSS Variable

--color-hellebore: #656944;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hellebore': '#656944' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#656944] text-[#656944]

SCSS

$hellebore: #656944;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #656944?

#656944 is Hellebore, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #656944 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hellebore?

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

What colors pair well with Hellebore?

Hellebore 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 Hellebore?

You can download Hellebore 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 Hellebore?

The hex code is #656944. In RGB it's 101, 105, 68, and in HSL it's 66°, 21%, 34%.

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