GREENS

Carol’s Purr

#77A135

RGB 119, 161, 53 · HSL 83°, 50%, 42% · CMYK 26, 0, 67, 37

Carol’s Purr is #77A135 in HEX — rgb(119, 161, 53), hsl(83°, 50%, 42%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 67%, 37%).

Carol’s Purr pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 50%, 42%. 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#77A135

RGB119, 161, 53

HSL83°, 50%, 42%

HSV83°, 67%, 63%

CMYK26, 0, 67, 37

Decimal7840053

CSS RGBrgb(119, 161, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 50%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Green Gone Wild C-773

ΔE 1.8 · #75A335

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 2 · #73A236

Benjamin Moore

Rosemary 2029-30

ΔE 3.5 · #7CA741

Dulux

Pea Case S22G9

ΔE 5.5 · #739C3C

Behr

Spinach Dip M340-6

ΔE 6 · #88A835

Dunn-Edwards

Parakeet DE5580

ΔE 6.9 · #78AE48

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 8.9 · #93AB3E

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 9 · #7A973B

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 12.2 · #9AB758

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 13.4 · #57A639

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 15.8 · #3F8A24

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 16.4 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 17.5 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.9 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 21.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 32.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 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

#77A135

#5F36A1

Analogous

#A19436

#77A135

#42A136

Triadic

#77A135

#3678A1

#A13678

Split-Complementary

#77A135

#3642A1

#9436A1

Tetradic

#77A135

#36A194

#5F36A1

#A13642

Monochromatic

#222E0F

#4D6722

#77A135

#9EC85B

#C0DB94

Rectangle

#77A135

#36A15F

#5F36A1

#A13678

Compound

#77A135

#42A136

#5F36A1

#9436A1

Variations

Lighter

#96C44E

#AFCC81

#CFDDB9

Darker

#608329

#425B1B

#27360F

Saturation

#6F7B5B

#78A136

#7EBB1B

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.93:1

Deuteranopia

#77A135

#9C8E3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#77A135

#9B9B4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#77A135

#80959B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Carol’s Purr 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

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How it looks under different light

#99A543

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#77A135

Daylight 5500K

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

#86AA67

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#523482

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: #77A135;

CSS — background

background-color: #77A135;

CSS Variable

--color-carol’s-purr: #77A135;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carol’s-purr': '#77A135' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#77A135] text-[#77A135]

SCSS

$carol’s-purr: #77A135;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77A135?

#77A135 is Carol’s Purr, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #77A135 warm or cool?

Carol’s Purr reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Carol’s Purr?

Carol’s Purr works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Carol’s Purr?

Carol’s Purr 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 Carol’s Purr?

You can download Carol’s Purr 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 Carol’s Purr?

The hex code is #77A135. In RGB it's 119, 161, 53, and in HSL it's 83°, 50%, 42%.

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