GREENS

Flinder's Green

#6D6F57

RGB 109, 111, 87 · HSL 65°, 12%, 39% · CMYK 2, 0, 22, 56

Flinder's Green is #6D6F57 in HEX — rgb(109, 111, 87), hsl(65°, 12%, 39%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 56%).

Flinder's Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 12%, 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#6D6F57

RGB109, 111, 87

HSL65°, 12%, 39%

HSV65°, 22%, 44%

CMYK2, 0, 22, 56

Decimal7171927

CSS RGBrgb(109, 111, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 12%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flinder's Green S19C7

Exact match

Valspar

Tarragon 6001-4C

ΔE 0.8 · #6B6D55

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 1.1 · #6C7059

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Green DE6259

ΔE 1.9 · #6F6D56

Behr

Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53

ΔE 2.2 · #6F745B

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 2.8 · #656952

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 3 · #676C58

Hallman-Lindsay

Boardman historic-boardman

ΔE 3.3 · #757760

Vista Paint

Candle Wax C-373

ΔE 3.3 · #6D6951

Benjamin Moore

Provincial CC-664

ΔE 3.7 · #6A6854

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.9 · #65684C

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.8 · #746D5A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5 · #676450

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.9 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.7 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.6 · #515545

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

#6D6F57

#5A586F

Analogous

#6F6558

#6D6F57

#616F58

Triadic

#6D6F57

#586D6F

#6F586D

Split-Complementary

#6D6F57

#58616F

#65586F

Tetradic

#6D6F57

#586F65

#5A586F

#6F5861

Monochromatic

#191A14

#434536

#6D6F57

#95987C

#B8B9A6

Rectangle

#6D6F57

#586F5A

#5A586F

#6F586D

Compound

#6D6F57

#616F58

#5A586F

#65586F

Variations

Lighter

#8F9174

#AAAB98

#CCCDC4

Darker

#585A46

#3D3E2F

#23241B

Saturation

#666760

#6D6F58

#929B2C

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

5.17:1

vs Black

4.06:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6F57

#716C58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6F57

#6F6F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6F57

#6F6C6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Flinder's 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

#91805C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6F57

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8581

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.

#433F6A

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: #6D6F57;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6F57;

CSS Variable

--color-flinder's-green: #6D6F57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flinder's-green': '#6D6F57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6F57] text-[#6D6F57]

SCSS

$flinder's-green: #6D6F57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6F57?

#6D6F57 is Flinder's Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #6D6F57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flinder's Green?

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

What colors pair well with Flinder's Green?

Flinder's 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 Flinder's Green?

You can download Flinder's 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 Flinder's Green?

The hex code is #6D6F57. In RGB it's 109, 111, 87, and in HSL it's 65°, 12%, 39%.

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