GREENS

Botanical Green

#77966E

RGB 119, 150, 110 · HSL 107°, 16%, 51% · CMYK 21, 0, 27, 41

Botanical Green is #77966E in HEX — rgb(119, 150, 110), hsl(107°, 16%, 51%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 27%, 41%).

Botanical Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 107°, 16%, 51%. 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#77966E

RGB119, 150, 110

HSL107°, 16%, 51%

HSV107°, 27%, 59%

CMYK21, 0, 27, 41

Decimal7837294

CSS RGBrgb(119, 150, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 16%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Botanical Green PPU11-3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Reseda Green SW9040

ΔE 1 · #75946B

Dulux

Brush S23D6

ΔE 1.1 · #7A9770

PPG

Mexican Jade 17-28

ΔE 2.3 · #729167

Dunn-Edwards

Money DE5613

ΔE 3 · #7B9A6D

Valspar

Plaza Green 5007-6B

ΔE 3 · #7D9874

Vista Paint

Chic Shade C-744

ΔE 4.6 · #7B916E

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Shade 745

ΔE 4.9 · #7C9270

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-520

ΔE 7 · #778D6F

Kilz

Wild Thyme RG270-01

ΔE 7.6 · #85A183

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.9 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.4 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10.6 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 11.4 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.3 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 13.5 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#77966E

#8D6E96

Analogous

#8B966E

#77966E

#6E9679

Triadic

#77966E

#6E7796

#966E77

Split-Complementary

#77966E

#796E96

#966E8B

Tetradic

#77966E

#6E8B96

#8D6E96

#96796E

Monochromatic

#313E2D

#536A4D

#77966E

#A0B69A

#CAD6C7

Rectangle

#77966E

#6E968D

#8D6E96

#966E77

Compound

#77966E

#6E9679

#8D6E96

#966E8B

Variations

Lighter

#92AB8B

#AEBEAA

#D0D8CE

Darker

#5E7A57

#40543B

#253122

Saturation

#7F887C

#77966E

#59CB3A

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#77966E

#8F8970

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#77966E

#919174

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#77966E

#7C9092

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Botanical 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

#999D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#77966E

Daylight 5500K

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

#86A292

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#7E538A

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #77966E;

CSS — background

background-color: #77966E;

CSS Variable

--color-botanical-green: #77966E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'botanical-green': '#77966E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#77966E] text-[#77966E]

SCSS

$botanical-green: #77966E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77966E?

#77966E is Botanical Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #77966E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Botanical Green?

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

What colors pair well with Botanical Green?

Botanical 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 Botanical Green?

You can download Botanical 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 Botanical Green?

The hex code is #77966E. In RGB it's 119, 150, 110, and in HSL it's 107°, 16%, 51%.

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