GREENS

Growth

#6CA178

RGB 108, 161, 120 · HSL 134°, 22%, 53% · CMYK 33, 0, 25, 37

Growth is #6CA178 in HEX — rgb(108, 161, 120), hsl(134°, 22%, 53%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 25%, 37%).

Growth pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 22%, 53%. 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#6CA178

RGB108, 161, 120

HSL134°, 22%, 53%

HSV134°, 33%, 63%

CMYK33, 0, 25, 37

Decimal7119224

CSS RGBrgb(108, 161, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 22%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Growth DE5670

Exact match

Dulux

Holiday Camp S24E6

ΔE 2.3 · #6D9E78

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 4.3 · #68A678

Behr

Sycamore Grove S420-5

ΔE 4.3 · #5C9A72

Hallman-Lindsay

Goddess Green 723

ΔE 4.4 · #76AD83

Vista Paint

Goddess Green C-722

ΔE 5 · #79AE82

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 5.1 · #64A281

Benjamin Moore

Stokes 2035-40

ΔE 5.3 · #72AE88

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 6.5 · #7FA576

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 6.6 · #83AE82

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 7.5 · #81B589

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10.4 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.6 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.3 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 14.5 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 14.9 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#6CA178

#A26D95

Analogous

#7BA26D

#6CA178

#6DA293

Triadic

#6CA178

#796DA2

#A2796D

Split-Complementary

#6CA178

#936DA2

#A26D7B

Tetradic

#6CA178

#6D7BA2

#A26D95

#A2936D

Monochromatic

#2E4834

#4C7656

#6CA178

#9BBFA4

#CADDCF

Rectangle

#6CA178

#6D95A2

#A26D95

#A2796D

Compound

#6CA178

#6DA293

#A26D95

#A26D7B

Variations

Lighter

#8AB494

#AAC5B0

#CFDCD2

Darker

#53855F

#385C41

#203625

Saturation

#7F8F83

#6DA279

#3ED060

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6CA178

#938E7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6CA178

#9A9A7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6CA178

#729A9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Growth 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

#90A575

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6CA178

Daylight 5500K

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

#7EAA99

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.

#905682

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: #6CA178;

CSS — background

background-color: #6CA178;

CSS Variable

--color-growth: #6CA178;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'growth': '#6CA178' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6CA178] text-[#6CA178]

SCSS

$growth: #6CA178;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6CA178?

#6CA178 is Growth, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #6CA178 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Growth?

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

What colors pair well with Growth?

Growth 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 Growth?

You can download Growth 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 Growth?

The hex code is #6CA178. In RGB it's 108, 161, 120, and in HSL it's 134°, 22%, 53%.

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