GREENS

Variegated Frond

#747D5A

RGB 116, 125, 90 · HSL 75°, 16%, 42% · CMYK 7, 0, 28, 51

Variegated Frond is #747D5A in HEX — rgb(116, 125, 90), hsl(75°, 16%, 42%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 28%, 51%).

Variegated Frond pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 16%, 42%. 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#747D5A

RGB116, 125, 90

HSL75°, 16%, 42%

HSV75°, 28%, 49%

CMYK7, 0, 28, 51

Decimal7634266

CSS RGBrgb(116, 125, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 16%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Variegated Frond S19D7

ΔE 0.7 · #757D59

Behr

Spanish Galleon 760D-6

ΔE 2.2 · #717854

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 2.2 · #79805A

Vista Paint

Old Growth Forest K-905

ΔE 2.7 · #71805E

Benjamin Moore

Pine 490

ΔE 3.3 · #6F7551

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

ΔE 3.5 · #787B54

Valspar

Candied Lime 6002-4C

ΔE 3.9 · #7E7F5A

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 4.1 · #6E7E60

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4.3 · #81825F

PPG

Wilderness 11-26

ΔE 5 · #838463

Sherwin-Williams

Artichoke SW6179

ΔE 5.5 · #7F8266

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 5.6 · #768769

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 6.3 · #6C7156

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 11.2 · #5E7A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#747D5A

#635A7C

Analogous

#7C745A

#747D5A

#637C5A

Triadic

#747D5A

#5A747C

#7C5A74

Split-Complementary

#747D5A

#5A637C

#745A7C

Tetradic

#747D5A

#5A7C74

#635A7C

#7C5A63

Monochromatic

#21231A

#4A503A

#747D5A

#9AA380

#BDC3AC

Rectangle

#747D5A

#5A7C63

#635A7C

#7C5A74

Compound

#747D5A

#637C5A

#635A7C

#745A7C

Variations

Lighter

#929C76

#ACB29A

#CED1C5

Darker

#5D6447

#404531

#25291C

Saturation

#6E7066

#747C5A

#8AA92D

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#747D5A

#7E775B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#747D5A

#7C7C5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#747D5A

#77787B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Variegated Frond 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

#968A5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#747D5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#848F83

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.

#504472

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: #747D5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #747D5A;

CSS Variable

--color-variegated-frond: #747D5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'variegated-frond': '#747D5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#747D5A] text-[#747D5A]

SCSS

$variegated-frond: #747D5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747D5A?

#747D5A is Variegated Frond, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #747D5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Variegated Frond?

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

What colors pair well with Variegated Frond?

Variegated Frond 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 Variegated Frond?

You can download Variegated Frond 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 Variegated Frond?

The hex code is #747D5A. In RGB it's 116, 125, 90, and in HSL it's 75°, 16%, 42%.

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