GREENS

Bancha

#666A47

RGB 102, 106, 71 · HSL 67°, 20%, 35% · CMYK 4, 0, 33, 58

Bancha is #666A47 in HEX — rgb(102, 106, 71), hsl(67°, 20%, 35%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 33%, 58%).

Bancha pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 20%, 35%. 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#666A47

RGB102, 106, 71

HSL67°, 20%, 35%

HSV67°, 33%, 42%

CMYK4, 0, 33, 58

Decimal6711879

CSS RGBrgb(102, 106, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 20%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 0.9 · #686A47

Dulux

Hellebore S20B8

ΔE 1.3 · #656944

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 1.5 · #656843

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 1.5 · #686945

Behr

Coconut Husk 730D-6

ΔE 1.8 · #666949

Vista Paint

Old School C-409

ΔE 2.2 · #666842

PPG

Rustling Leaves 1123-7

ΔE 2.9 · #6B6D4E

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 3.8 · #676443

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 4.1 · #65684C

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 4.3 · #6F6A49

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 5.7 · #6C7156

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 5.8 · #696346

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 6 · #737054

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.2 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13 · #857F69

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.6 · #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

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

#666A47

#4C476B

Analogous

#6B5D47

#666A47

#556B47

Triadic

#666A47

#47676B

#6B4767

Split-Complementary

#666A47

#47556B

#5D476B

Tetradic

#666A47

#476B5D

#4C476B

#6B4755

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#3B3D29

#666A47

#939966

#B3B894

Rectangle

#666A47

#476B4C

#4C476B

#6B4767

Compound

#666A47

#556B47

#4C476B

#5D476B

Variations

Lighter

#8D9362

#A9AC8B

#CBCDBD

Darker

#535638

#393C26

#222316

Saturation

#5D5F54

#676B47

#828F24

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

5.65:1

vs Black

3.72:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#666A47

#6D6648

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#666A47

#69694D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#666A47

#686568

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bancha 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

#8C7C50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#666A47

Daylight 5500K

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

#798175

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.

#3D395F

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: #666A47;

CSS — background

background-color: #666A47;

CSS Variable

--color-bancha: #666A47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bancha': '#666A47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#666A47] text-[#666A47]

SCSS

$bancha: #666A47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #666A47?

#666A47 is Bancha, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #666A47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bancha?

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

What colors pair well with Bancha?

Bancha 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 Bancha?

You can download Bancha 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 Bancha?

The hex code is #666A47. In RGB it's 102, 106, 71, and in HSL it's 67°, 20%, 35%.

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