GREENS

Parisian Green

#6B9C42

RGB 107, 156, 66 · HSL 93°, 41%, 44% · CMYK 31, 0, 58, 39

Parisian Green is #6B9C42 in HEX — rgb(107, 156, 66), hsl(93°, 41%, 44%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 58%, 39%).

Parisian Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 93°, 41%, 44%. 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#6B9C42

RGB107, 156, 66

HSL93°, 41%, 44%

HSV93°, 58%, 61%

CMYK31, 0, 58, 39

Decimal7052354

CSS RGBrgb(107, 156, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(93, 41%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fern Canopy M380-6

ΔE 3.1 · #659E42

Dulux

Pea Case S22G9

ΔE 4.2 · #739C3C

Valspar

Leprechaun 6005-8C

ΔE 4.3 · #68A34A

Vista Paint

Lily Pad Place K-328

ΔE 5.7 · #5E903E

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 552

ΔE 7 · #73A657

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 7.1 · #588C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 7.5 · #5A9E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 8.3 · #73A236

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 9.7 · #4C9141

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 12.8 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 13.4 · #3F8A24

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.1 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 15.4 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 17 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 20.7 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 26.8 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6B9C42

#75429E

Analogous

#9A9E42

#6B9C42

#429E47

Triadic

#6B9C42

#426C9E

#9E426C

Split-Complementary

#6B9C42

#47429E

#9E429A

Tetradic

#6B9C42

#429A9E

#75429E

#9E4742

Monochromatic

#223215

#47682C

#6B9C42

#92C16C

#BAD8A2

Rectangle

#6B9C42

#429E75

#75429E

#9E426C

Compound

#6B9C42

#429E47

#75429E

#9E429A

Variations

Lighter

#88BC5E

#A6C78B

#CCDBBF

Darker

#568033

#3B5A22

#223513

Saturation

#6F7E62

#6C9E42

#68BF21

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#6B9C42

#948846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B9C42

#959555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B9C42

#749196

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Parisian Green 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

#90A24D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B9C42

Daylight 5500K

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

#7DA771

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#633E81

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: #6B9C42;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B9C42;

CSS Variable

--color-parisian-green: #6B9C42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parisian-green': '#6B9C42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B9C42] text-[#6B9C42]

SCSS

$parisian-green: #6B9C42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B9C42?

#6B9C42 is Parisian Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #6B9C42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parisian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Parisian Green?

Parisian Green 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 Parisian Green?

You can download Parisian Green 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 Parisian Green?

The hex code is #6B9C42. In RGB it's 107, 156, 66, and in HSL it's 93°, 41%, 44%.

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