GREENS

Milpa

#6A9663

RGB 106, 150, 99 · HSL 112°, 20%, 49% · CMYK 29, 0, 34, 41

Milpa is #6A9663 in HEX — rgb(106, 150, 99), hsl(112°, 20%, 49%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 34%, 41%).

Milpa pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 112°, 20%, 49%. 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#6A9663

RGB106, 150, 99

HSL112°, 20%, 49%

HSV112°, 34%, 59%

CMYK29, 0, 34, 41

Decimal6985315

CSS RGBrgb(106, 150, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(112, 20%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Milpa S23E7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Charm DE5608

ΔE 3 · #69905B

Behr

Winter Hedge 440F-5

ΔE 3.3 · #6A9264

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 3.9 · #619864

Benjamin Moore

Bunker 566

ΔE 4.4 · #5B8F5F

Valspar

Field Time Green 5008-6C

ΔE 4.5 · #658B57

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildness Mint 724

ΔE 5.2 · #5D9865

PPG

Succulent Leaves 1131-6

ΔE 5.6 · #658E64

Sherwin-Williams

Reseda Green SW9040

ΔE 7.5 · #75946B

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 9 · #5E8548

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.5 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 10.4 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 11.2 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 11.3 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.3 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 15.4 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#6A9663

#8F6496

Analogous

#849664

#6A9663

#649676

Triadic

#6A9663

#646B96

#96646B

Split-Complementary

#6A9663

#766496

#966484

Tetradic

#6A9663

#648496

#8F6496

#967664

Monochromatic

#293A27

#4A6845

#6A9663

#96B691

#C2D4BF

Rectangle

#6A9663

#64968F

#8F6496

#96646B

Compound

#6A9663

#649676

#8F6496

#966484

Variations

Lighter

#88AC82

#A7BEA4

#CDD8CB

Darker

#55794F

#3A5436

#21311F

Saturation

#778475

#6B9664

#46C832

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#6A9663

#8C8565

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A9663

#90906B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A9663

#708F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Milpa 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

#8F9D65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A9663

Daylight 5500K

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

#7CA28A

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.

#7E5085

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: #6A9663;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A9663;

CSS Variable

--color-milpa: #6A9663;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milpa': '#6A9663' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A9663] text-[#6A9663]

SCSS

$milpa: #6A9663;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A9663?

#6A9663 is Milpa, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #6A9663 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milpa?

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

What colors pair well with Milpa?

Milpa 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 Milpa?

You can download Milpa 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 Milpa?

The hex code is #6A9663. In RGB it's 106, 150, 99, and in HSL it's 112°, 20%, 49%.

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