GREENS

Loden Green

#747A59

RGB 116, 122, 89 · HSL 71°, 16%, 41% · CMYK 5, 0, 27, 52

Loden Green is #747A59 in HEX — rgb(116, 122, 89), hsl(71°, 16%, 41%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 27%, 52%).

Loden Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 16%, 41%. 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#747A59

RGB116, 122, 89

HSL71°, 16%, 41%

HSV71°, 27%, 48%

CMYK5, 0, 27, 52

Decimal7633497

CSS RGBrgb(116, 122, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 16%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mountain Elk 740D-6

ΔE 1.9 · #797B5A

Dulux

Variegated Frond S19D7

ΔE 2.1 · #757D59

Benjamin Moore

Pine 490

ΔE 2.8 · #6F7551

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 3.5 · #79805A

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

ΔE 3.7 · #787B54

Valspar

Candied Lime 6002-4C

ΔE 3.8 · #7E7F5A

Vista Paint

Green Dusk K-897

ΔE 3.9 · #747D62

PPG

Dark Sage 1124-6

ΔE 4 · #6D765B

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4.2 · #81825F

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 4.6 · #6E7E60

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 4.7 · #6C7156

Sherwin-Williams

Artichoke SW6179

ΔE 4.8 · #7F8266

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 6.6 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.7 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 10.9 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.7 · #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

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

#747A59

#5E5879

Analogous

#796F58

#747A59

#627958

Triadic

#747A59

#587379

#795873

Split-Complementary

#747A59

#586279

#6F5879

Tetradic

#747A59

#58796F

#5E5879

#795862

Monochromatic

#1F2118

#494D38

#747A59

#9AA17D

#BDC1A9

Rectangle

#747A59

#58795E

#5E5879

#795873

Compound

#747A59

#627958

#5E5879

#6F5879

Variations

Lighter

#939A73

#ADB198

#CED0C4

Darker

#5D6246

#40442F

#25281B

Saturation

#6C6E64

#737958

#8FA52C

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

4.50:1

vs Black

4.67:1

Deuteranopia

#747A59

#7C755A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#747A59

#79795E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#747A59

#777578

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Loden 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

#96885E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#747A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#848D82

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.

#4B436F

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: #747A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #747A59;

CSS Variable

--color-loden-green: #747A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loden-green': '#747A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#747A59] text-[#747A59]

SCSS

$loden-green: #747A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747A59?

#747A59 is Loden Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #747A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Loden Green?

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

What colors pair well with Loden Green?

Loden 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 Loden Green?

You can download Loden 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 Loden Green?

The hex code is #747A59. In RGB it's 116, 122, 89, and in HSL it's 71°, 16%, 41%.

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