GREENS

Calliste Green

#798052

RGB 121, 128, 82 · HSL 69°, 22%, 41% · CMYK 5, 0, 36, 50

Calliste Green is #798052 in HEX — rgb(121, 128, 82), hsl(69°, 22%, 41%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 36%, 50%).

Calliste Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 22%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#798052

RGB121, 128, 82

HSL69°, 22%, 41%

HSV69°, 36%, 50%

CMYK5, 0, 36, 50

Decimal7962706

CSS RGBrgb(121, 128, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 22%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sorrel Leaf N340-6

ΔE 1.8 · #7A8156

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

ΔE 2.2 · #7F8353

Benjamin Moore

Oak 489

ΔE 2.8 · #787F56

Dunn-Edwards

Frond DEA173

ΔE 3 · #7B7F56

Dulux

Grape Leaf S21D8

ΔE 3.3 · #717A49

Kilz

Bamboo Forest LG260-02

ΔE 3.5 · #768453

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 3.9 · #858757

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Spot SW6432

ΔE 4.7 · #6D7645

Vista Paint

Point Verde K-401

ΔE 4.9 · #888B5D

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 5.2 · #7E7B52

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 6.8 · #81825F

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 9.9 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.1 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.5 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14.5 · #857F69

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#798052

#585280

Analogous

#806F52

#798052

#628052

Triadic

#798052

#527980

#805279

Split-Complementary

#798052

#526280

#6F5280

Tetradic

#798052

#52806F

#585280

#805262

Monochromatic

#202216

#4D5134

#798052

#A0A776

#C0C5A5

Rectangle

#798052

#528058

#585280

#805279

Compound

#798052

#628052

#585280

#6F5280

Variations

Lighter

#99A16C

#B1B694

#D0D2C2

Darker

#616740

#43472C

#272A19

Saturation

#6D6F62

#798052

#95A829

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

4.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.02:1

Deuteranopia

#798052

#827A53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#798052

#7F7F5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#798052

#7C7A7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calliste 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

#9A8D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#798052

Daylight 5500K

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

#87927D

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#49436F

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: #798052;

CSS — background

background-color: #798052;

CSS Variable

--color-calliste-green: #798052;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calliste-green': '#798052' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#798052] text-[#798052]

SCSS

$calliste-green: #798052;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #798052?

#798052 is Calliste Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #798052 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calliste Green?

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

What colors pair well with Calliste Green?

Calliste 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 Calliste Green?

You can download Calliste 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 Calliste Green?

The hex code is #798052. In RGB it's 121, 128, 82, and in HSL it's 69°, 22%, 41%.

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