GREENS

Pesto di Rucola

#748A35

RGB 116, 138, 53 · HSL 76°, 45%, 37% · CMYK 16, 0, 62, 46

Pesto di Rucola is #748A35 in HEX — rgb(116, 138, 53), hsl(76°, 45%, 37%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 62%, 46%).

Pesto di Rucola pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 45%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#748A35

RGB116, 138, 53

HSL76°, 45%, 37%

HSV76°, 62%, 54%

CMYK16, 0, 62, 46

Decimal7637557

CSS RGBrgb(116, 138, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 45%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fresh Herb S21F9

ΔE 2.7 · #7A913B

Behr

Fertile Green S340-6

ΔE 3 · #7C9139

Sherwin-Williams

Gecko SW6719

ΔE 3.6 · #7A8833

Valspar

Mountain Botanical 6010-9

ΔE 5.3 · #7F9843

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 6.1 · #7A973B

Vista Paint

Luscious Lime K-368

ΔE 6.8 · #77973A

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 7.7 · #818A40

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 8.2 · #6F8A45

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2146-10

ΔE 8.5 · #84882F

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 10.8 · #8E8E41

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 13.4 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15.8 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 21.3 · #B0C05D

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 21.6 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 22.4 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.8 · #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

#748A35

#4B3489

Analogous

#897534

#748A35

#488934

Triadic

#748A35

#347289

#893472

Split-Complementary

#748A35

#344889

#753489

Tetradic

#748A35

#348975

#4B3489

#893448

Monochromatic

#161A0A

#44511F

#748A35

#9EBC4E

#BDD185

Rectangle

#748A35

#34894B

#4B3489

#893472

Compound

#748A35

#488934

#4B3489

#753489

Variations

Lighter

#99B746

#B0C37A

#CFD8B5

Darker

#5C6F28

#404E1A

#252E0F

Saturation

#646B52

#728934

#7EA31A

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.43:1

Deuteranopia

#748A35

#8A7E38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#748A35

#878748

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#748A35

#7A8085

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pesto di Rucola 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

#969443

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#748A35

Daylight 5500K

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

#849967

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#42326F

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: #748A35;

CSS — background

background-color: #748A35;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto-di-rucola: #748A35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto-di-rucola': '#748A35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#748A35] text-[#748A35]

SCSS

$pesto-di-rucola: #748A35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #748A35?

#748A35 is Pesto di Rucola, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #748A35 warm or cool?

Pesto di Rucola reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pesto di Rucola?

Pesto di Rucola works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Pesto di Rucola?

Pesto di Rucola 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 Pesto di Rucola?

You can download Pesto di Rucola 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 Pesto di Rucola?

The hex code is #748A35. In RGB it's 116, 138, 53, and in HSL it's 76°, 45%, 37%.

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