GREENS

Leafy

#679B6A

RGB 103, 155, 106 · HSL 123°, 21%, 51% · CMYK 34, 0, 32, 39

Leafy is #679B6A in HEX — rgb(103, 155, 106), hsl(123°, 21%, 51%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 32%, 39%).

Leafy pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 21%, 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#679B6A

RGB103, 155, 106

HSL123°, 21%, 51%

HSV123°, 34%, 61%

CMYK34, 0, 32, 39

Decimal6789994

CSS RGBrgb(103, 155, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 21%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Leafy DE5628

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 2.5 · #619864

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildness Mint 724

ΔE 3.2 · #5D9865

Dulux

Milpa S23E7

ΔE 3.3 · #6A9663

Benjamin Moore

Bunker 566

ΔE 4.6 · #5B8F5F

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 5.2 · #68A678

Behr

Winter Hedge 440F-5

ΔE 5.2 · #6A9264

PPG

Succulent Leaves 1131-6

ΔE 6.8 · #658E64

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 7.2 · #7FA576

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.2 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.9 · #89AC76

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.4 · #53995A

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 10.5 · #81B589

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 12.7 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 13.2 · #42A370

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#679B6A

#9C689A

Analogous

#7F9C68

#679B6A

#689C85

Triadic

#679B6A

#6A689C

#9C6A68

Split-Complementary

#679B6A

#85689C

#9C687F

Tetradic

#679B6A

#687F9C

#9C689A

#9C8568

Monochromatic

#2A412B

#496F4A

#679B6A

#96BB98

#C4D9C5

Rectangle

#679B6A

#689A9C

#9C689A

#9C6A68

Compound

#679B6A

#689C85

#9C689A

#9C687F

Variations

Lighter

#86B088

#A7C1A8

#CDDACD

Darker

#517F53

#375839

#203421

Saturation

#7A8A7B

#689C6A

#36CE3E

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#679B6A

#8F886C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#679B6A

#949472

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#679B6A

#6E9496

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Leafy 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

#8DA16B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#679B6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7AA68F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#8A5387

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: #679B6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #679B6A;

CSS Variable

--color-leafy: #679B6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leafy': '#679B6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#679B6A] text-[#679B6A]

SCSS

$leafy: #679B6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #679B6A?

#679B6A is Leafy, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #679B6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leafy?

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

What colors pair well with Leafy?

Leafy 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 Leafy?

You can download Leafy 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 Leafy?

The hex code is #679B6A. In RGB it's 103, 155, 106, and in HSL it's 123°, 21%, 51%.

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