GREENS

Leek

#7C9C58

RGB 124, 156, 88 · HSL 88°, 28%, 48% · CMYK 21, 0, 44, 39

Leek is #7C9C58 in HEX — rgb(124, 156, 88), hsl(88°, 28%, 48%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 44%, 39%).

Leek pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 88°, 28%, 48%. 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#7C9C58

RGB124, 156, 88

HSL88°, 28%, 48%

HSV88°, 44%, 61%

CMYK21, 0, 44, 39

Decimal8166488

CSS RGBrgb(124, 156, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(88, 28%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Leek S21F7

Exact match

Valspar

Tropical Foliage 6002-6C

ΔE 2.9 · #819C54

Behr

Pesto Paste S370-5

ΔE 3.1 · #7C9950

Dunn-Edwards

Peas in a Pod DE5586

ΔE 5.8 · #7B9459

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout K-1259

ΔE 6.8 · #6C8B44

PPG

Grassy Meadow 1223-6

ΔE 6.8 · #76A55B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 7 · #93AB67

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 7 · #6F8A45

Benjamin Moore

Green CSP-870

ΔE 7.5 · #8EAE62

Sherwin-Williams

Pickle SW6725

ΔE 7.7 · #85A16A

Hallman-Lindsay

Gentle Caress 766

ΔE 8.6 · #7BAC61

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10.1 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.8 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.1 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.6 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 15.4 · #83AE82

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#7C9C58

#78589D

Analogous

#9D9A58

#7C9C58

#5A9D58

Triadic

#7C9C58

#587D9D

#9D587D

Split-Complementary

#7C9C58

#585A9D

#9A589D

Tetradic

#7C9C58

#589D9A

#78589D

#9D585A

Monochromatic

#2F3B21

#566C3D

#7C9C58

#A2BB86

#C8D7B7

Rectangle

#7C9C58

#589D78

#78589D

#9D587D

Compound

#7C9C58

#5A9D58

#78589D

#9A589D

Variations

Lighter

#97B377

#B1C29D

#D1DAC7

Darker

#647F45

#45582F

#28341B

Saturation

#7B8570

#7D9D58

#80C92C

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.75:1

Deuteranopia

#7C9C58

#978D5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C9C58

#979764

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C9C58

#829397

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Leek 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

#9CA25D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C9C58

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AA781

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#664E82

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: #7C9C58;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C9C58;

CSS Variable

--color-leek: #7C9C58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leek': '#7C9C58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C9C58] text-[#7C9C58]

SCSS

$leek: #7C9C58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C9C58?

#7C9C58 is Leek, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #7C9C58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leek?

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

What colors pair well with Leek?

Leek 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 Leek?

You can download Leek 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 Leek?

The hex code is #7C9C58. In RGB it's 124, 156, 88, and in HSL it's 88°, 28%, 48%.

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