GREENS

Reed Green

#6C7156

RGB 108, 113, 86 · HSL 71°, 14%, 39% · CMYK 4, 0, 24, 56

Reed Green is #6C7156 in HEX — rgb(108, 113, 86), hsl(71°, 14%, 39%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 24%, 56%).

Reed Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 14%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6C7156

RGB108, 113, 86

HSL71°, 14%, 39%

HSV71°, 24%, 44%

CMYK4, 0, 24, 56

Decimal7106902

CSS RGBrgb(108, 113, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 14%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Reed Green 6013

Exact match

Behr

Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53

ΔE 1.8 · #6F745B

Dulux

Lush Hosta S20C7

ΔE 2 · #6D755B

PPG

Dark Sage 1124-6

ΔE 2.4 · #6D765B

Valspar

Tarragon 6001-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #6B6D55

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 2.7 · #727155

Benjamin Moore

Alligator 441

ΔE 3.2 · #636E52

Dunn-Edwards

Bijoux Green DE6266

ΔE 3.6 · #676B55

Vista Paint

Bowling Green C-436

ΔE 3.6 · #6F795F

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.7 · #65684C

Hallman-Lindsay

Boardman historic-boardman

ΔE 3.9 · #757760

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.7 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 6.4 · #6E7E60

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.8 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.7 · #857F69

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.7 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#6C7156

#5B5671

Analogous

#716956

#6C7156

#5E7156

Triadic

#6C7156

#566C71

#71566C

Split-Complementary

#6C7156

#565E71

#695671

Tetradic

#6C7156

#567169

#5B5671

#71565E

Monochromatic

#191A14

#434635

#6C7156

#949A79

#B7BBA5

Rectangle

#6C7156

#56715B

#5B5671

#71566C

Compound

#6C7156

#5E7156

#5B5671

#695671

Variations

Lighter

#8E9471

#A9AD97

#CCCEC3

Darker

#575B44

#3C3F2E

#23251B

Saturation

#66685F

#6C7156

#879C2B

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6C7156

#726D57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C7156

#70705A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C7156

#6E6D6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reed 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

#90815C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C7156

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8680

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#473F6A

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: #6C7156;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C7156;

CSS Variable

--color-reed-green: #6C7156;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reed-green': '#6C7156' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C7156] text-[#6C7156]

SCSS

$reed-green: #6C7156;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C7156?

#6C7156 is Reed Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #6C7156 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reed Green?

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

What colors pair well with Reed Green?

Reed 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 Reed Green?

You can download Reed 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 Reed Green?

The hex code is #6C7156. In RGB it's 108, 113, 86, and in HSL it's 71°, 14%, 39%.

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