GREYS

Deep Lichen Green

#747962

RGB 116, 121, 98 · HSL 73°, 11%, 43% · CMYK 4, 0, 19, 53

Deep Lichen Green is #747962 in HEX — rgb(116, 121, 98), hsl(73°, 11%, 43%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 19%, 53%).

Deep Lichen Green pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 73°, 11%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#747962

RGB116, 121, 98

HSL73°, 11%, 43%

HSV73°, 19%, 47%

CMYK4, 0, 19, 53

Decimal7633250

CSS RGBrgb(116, 121, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 11%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Boardman C-1405

ΔE 1.2 · #747761

Dulux

Northhampton Trees S19B6

ΔE 1.3 · #777962

Hallman-Lindsay

Boardman historic-boardman

ΔE 1.4 · #757760

Dunn-Edwards

Moss Covered DE6265

ΔE 2.1 · #7A7E66

PPG

Pine Garland 1126-6

ΔE 2.2 · #797E65

Behr

Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53

ΔE 2.4 · #6F745B

Valspar

April Arbor 5008-4C

ΔE 3 · #6C7460

Benjamin Moore

Mossy CC-600

ΔE 3.2 · #7C8169

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 3.5 · #6C7059

Sherwin-Williams

Artichoke SW6179

ΔE 4.6 · #7F8266

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 4.9 · #727155

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.8 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 6.1 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 6.7 · #737C70

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 7.9 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#747962

#67627A

Analogous

#7A7362

#747962

#687A62

Triadic

#747962

#62747A

#7A6274

Split-Complementary

#747962

#62687A

#73627A

Tetradic

#747962

#627A73

#67627A

#7A6268

Monochromatic

#23251E

#4C4F40

#747962

#9BA088

#BEC2B3

Rectangle

#747962

#627A67

#67627A

#7A6274

Compound

#747962

#687A62

#67627A

#73627A

Variations

Lighter

#92987E

#ACB0A0

#CED0C8

Darker

#5D624E

#404435

#26281F

Saturation

#70716A

#747A62

#90AB31

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.51:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#747962

#7A7563

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#747962

#787865

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#747962

#767677

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Deep Lichen Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#968765

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#747962

Daylight 5500K

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

#848C89

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.

#504675

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: #747962;

CSS — background

background-color: #747962;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-lichen-green: #747962;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-lichen-green': '#747962' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#747962] text-[#747962]

SCSS

$deep-lichen-green: #747962;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747962?

#747962 is Deep Lichen Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #747962 warm or cool?

Deep Lichen Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Lichen Green?

Deep Lichen Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Deep Lichen Green?

Deep Lichen Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Deep Lichen Green?

You can download Deep Lichen 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 Deep Lichen Green?

The hex code is #747962. In RGB it's 116, 121, 98, and in HSL it's 73°, 11%, 43%.

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