GREENS

Gulf Weed

#686E43

RGB 104, 110, 67 · HSL 68°, 24%, 35% · CMYK 5, 0, 39, 57

Gulf Weed is #686E43 in HEX — rgb(104, 110, 67), hsl(68°, 24%, 35%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 39%, 57%).

Gulf Weed pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 24%, 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#686E43

RGB104, 110, 67

HSL68°, 24%, 35%

HSV68°, 39%, 43%

CMYK5, 0, 39, 57

Decimal6843971

CSS RGBrgb(104, 110, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 24%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gulf Weed S20C8

ΔE 0.5 · #696E43

Behr

Coconut Grove MQ6-62

ΔE 1.8 · #666C44

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 2 · #6A6E40

PPG

Oakmoss 1122-7

ΔE 2.3 · #6D7244

Vista Paint

Tuscany Hillside K-400

ΔE 2.8 · #707145

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 3.7 · #67744A

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 4 · #656843

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 4.2 · #5D6942

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Spot SW6432

ΔE 4.4 · #6D7645

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 4.9 · #686A47

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.3 · #7E7B52

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 7.4 · #676443

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.8 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 13.8 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 15.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#686E43

#4A446F

Analogous

#6F5F44

#686E43

#546F44

Triadic

#686E43

#44696F

#6F4469

Split-Complementary

#686E43

#44546F

#5F446F

Tetradic

#686E43

#446F5F

#4A446F

#6F4454

Monochromatic

#0F100A

#3C3F27

#686E43

#969E61

#B5BB90

Rectangle

#686E43

#446F4A

#4A446F

#6F4469

Compound

#686E43

#546F44

#4A446F

#5F446F

Variations

Lighter

#90985D

#AAB087

#CCCFBB

Darker

#555935

#3B3E24

#222415

Saturation

#5E6053

#696F44

#829122

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

5.38:1

vs Black

3.90:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#686E43

#706944

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#686E43

#6D6D4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#686E43

#6B686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gulf Weed 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

#8D7F4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#686E43

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8472

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.

#3E395F

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: #686E43;

CSS — background

background-color: #686E43;

CSS Variable

--color-gulf-weed: #686E43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gulf-weed': '#686E43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#686E43] text-[#686E43]

SCSS

$gulf-weed: #686E43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686E43?

#686E43 is Gulf Weed, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #686E43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gulf Weed?

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

What colors pair well with Gulf Weed?

Gulf Weed 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 Gulf Weed?

You can download Gulf Weed 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 Gulf Weed?

The hex code is #686E43. In RGB it's 104, 110, 67, and in HSL it's 68°, 24%, 35%.

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