GREENS

Emerald Shimmer

#6F8A45

RGB 111, 138, 69 · HSL 83°, 33%, 41% · CMYK 20, 0, 50, 46

Emerald Shimmer is #6F8A45 in HEX — rgb(111, 138, 69), hsl(83°, 33%, 41%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 50%, 46%).

Emerald Shimmer pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 33%, 41%. 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#6F8A45

RGB111, 138, 69

HSL83°, 33%, 41%

HSV83°, 50%, 54%

CMYK20, 0, 50, 46

Decimal7309893

CSS RGBrgb(111, 138, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 33%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

Exact match

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout K-1259

ΔE 1.9 · #6C8B44

Behr

Green Dynasty MQ4-44

ΔE 2.7 · #748946

Dulux

Forest Bound S22E8

ΔE 4 · #758F50

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 4.4 · #658940

Dunn-Edwards

Peas in a Pod DE5586

ΔE 7.1 · #7B9459

Sherwin-Williams

Talipot Palm SW6726

ΔE 7.5 · #648149

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Knoll 760

ΔE 9.1 · #647F4A

PPG

Vintage Vibe 1118-6

ΔE 9.6 · #888F4F

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 10.1 · #609354

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 12.9 · #93AB67

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 14.1 · #999950

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 16.3 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 16.5 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 18.8 · #998F5B

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 20.4 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

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

#6F8A45

#60468B

Analogous

#8B8346

#6F8A45

#4E8B46

Triadic

#6F8A45

#46718B

#8B4671

Split-Complementary

#6F8A45

#464E8B

#83468B

Tetradic

#6F8A45

#468B83

#60468B

#8B464E

Monochromatic

#1E2513

#47582C

#6F8A45

#97B46A

#BBCD9D

Rectangle

#6F8A45

#468B60

#60468B

#8B4671

Compound

#6F8A45

#4E8B46

#60468B

#83468B

Variations

Lighter

#90AE5F

#ABBE8B

#CDD7BE

Darker

#5A7137

#3E4E25

#242E15

Saturation

#6B735E

#718B46

#79AE23

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.40:1

Deuteranopia

#6F8A45

#877D48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F8A45

#868652

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F8A45

#758186

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Shimmer 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

#93944F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F8A45

Daylight 5500K

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

#809973

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#534072

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: #6F8A45;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F8A45;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-shimmer: #6F8A45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-shimmer': '#6F8A45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F8A45] text-[#6F8A45]

SCSS

$emerald-shimmer: #6F8A45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F8A45?

#6F8A45 is Emerald Shimmer, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #6F8A45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Shimmer?

Emerald Shimmer 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 Emerald Shimmer?

You can download Emerald Shimmer 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 Emerald Shimmer?

The hex code is #6F8A45. In RGB it's 111, 138, 69, and in HSL it's 83°, 33%, 41%.

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