GREENS

Gecko

#7A8833

RGB 122, 136, 51 · HSL 70°, 45%, 37% · CMYK 10, 0, 63, 47

Gecko is #7A8833 in HEX — rgb(122, 136, 51), hsl(70°, 45%, 37%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 63%, 47%).

Gecko pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 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#7A8833

RGB122, 136, 51

HSL70°, 45%, 37%

HSV70°, 63%, 53%

CMYK10, 0, 63, 47

Decimal8030259

CSS RGBrgb(122, 136, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 45%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gecko SW6719

Exact match

Behr

Fertile Green S340-6

ΔE 4.4 · #7C9139

Dulux

Fresh Herb S21F9

ΔE 4.9 · #7A913B

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2146-10

ΔE 5.1 · #84882F

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 5.8 · #818A40

Vista Paint

Martina Olive C-794

ΔE 7 · #8C8D3E

Valspar

Mountain Botanical 6010-9

ΔE 7.2 · #7F9843

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 7.9 · #8E8E41

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 8.5 · #7A973B

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 8.5 · #929437

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 11.4 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 16.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 20 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 22.3 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 24.6 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 25.5 · #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

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

#7A8833

#423489

Analogous

#896D34

#7A8833

#508934

Triadic

#7A8833

#347B89

#89347B

Split-Complementary

#7A8833

#345089

#6D3489

Tetradic

#7A8833

#34896D

#423489

#893450

Monochromatic

#171A0A

#49511F

#7A8833

#A9BC4E

#C4D185

Rectangle

#7A8833

#348942

#423489

#89347B

Compound

#7A8833

#508934

#423489

#6D3489

Variations

Lighter

#A4B746

#B7C37A

#D3D8B5

Darker

#636F28

#454E1A

#292E0F

Saturation

#676B52

#7B8934

#8CA31A

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.40:1

Deuteranopia

#7A8833

#8A7E36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A8833

#868646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A8833

#7F7F84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gecko 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

#9B9341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A8833

Daylight 5500K

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

#889866

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#3C326F

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: #7A8833;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A8833;

CSS Variable

--color-gecko: #7A8833;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gecko': '#7A8833' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A8833] text-[#7A8833]

SCSS

$gecko: #7A8833;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A8833?

#7A8833 is Gecko, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #7A8833 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gecko?

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

What colors pair well with Gecko?

Gecko 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 Gecko?

You can download Gecko 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 Gecko?

The hex code is #7A8833. In RGB it's 122, 136, 51, and in HSL it's 70°, 45%, 37%.

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