GREENS

Oak

#787F56

RGB 120, 127, 86 · HSL 70°, 19%, 42% · CMYK 6, 0, 32, 50

Oak is #787F56 in HEX — rgb(120, 127, 86), hsl(70°, 19%, 42%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 32%, 50%).

Oak pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 19%, 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#787F56

RGB120, 127, 86

HSL70°, 19%, 42%

HSV70°, 32%, 50%

CMYK6, 0, 32, 50

Decimal7896918

CSS RGBrgb(120, 127, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 19%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oak 489

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Frond DEA173

ΔE 1.3 · #7B7F56

Behr

Sorrel Leaf N340-6

ΔE 1.3 · #7A8156

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 1.8 · #79805A

Dulux

Variegated Frond S19D7

ΔE 2.9 · #757D59

Valspar

Candied Lime 6002-4C

ΔE 3.4 · #7E7F5A

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 4.1 · #81835F

PPG

Spinach Salad 11-16

ΔE 4.2 · #708054

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.5 · #7E7B52

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4.6 · #81825F

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Spot SW6432

ΔE 6.2 · #6D7645

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.4 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 8.1 · #768769

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.8 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.1 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#787F56

#5E577F

Analogous

#7F7257

#787F56

#647F57

Triadic

#787F56

#57797F

#7F5779

Split-Complementary

#787F56

#57647F

#72577F

Tetradic

#787F56

#577F72

#5E577F

#7F5764

Monochromatic

#222419

#4E5238

#787F56

#9FA67D

#C1C5AA

Rectangle

#787F56

#577F5E

#5E577F

#7F5779

Compound

#787F56

#647F57

#5E577F

#72577F

Variations

Lighter

#989F72

#B0B598

#D0D2C4

Darker

#616745

#43472F

#272A1B

Saturation

#6F7165

#797F57

#96AB2B

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

4.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.97:1

Deuteranopia

#787F56

#817A57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#787F56

#7E7E5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#787F56

#7B797D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Oak 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

#998C5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#787F56

Daylight 5500K

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

#879180

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.

#4C4472

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: #787F56;

CSS — background

background-color: #787F56;

CSS Variable

--color-oak: #787F56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oak': '#787F56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#787F56] text-[#787F56]

SCSS

$oak: #787F56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #787F56?

#787F56 is Oak, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #787F56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oak?

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

What colors pair well with Oak?

Oak 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 Oak?

You can download Oak 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 Oak?

The hex code is #787F56. In RGB it's 120, 127, 86, and in HSL it's 70°, 19%, 42%.

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