GREENS

Absinthe Dreams

#7F8B30

RGB 127, 139, 48 · HSL 68°, 49%, 37% · CMYK 9, 0, 65, 45

Absinthe Dreams is #7F8B30 in HEX — rgb(127, 139, 48), hsl(68°, 49%, 37%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 65%, 45%).

Absinthe Dreams pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 49%, 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#7F8B30

RGB127, 139, 48

HSL68°, 49%, 37%

HSV68°, 65%, 55%

CMYK9, 0, 65, 45

Decimal8358704

CSS RGBrgb(127, 139, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 49%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

GeckoSW6719

ΔE 3.1 · #7A8833

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Benjamin Moore

Dark2146-10

ΔE 3.8 · #84882F

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Behr

Fertile GreenS340-6

ΔE 4.7 · #7C9139

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Dulux

Fresh HerbS21F9

ΔE 5.8 · #7A913B

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Kilz

Better LimeLH280

ΔE 6.2 · #929437

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Vista Paint

Martina OliveC-794

ΔE 7.4 · #8C8D3E

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Valspar

Mountain Botanical6010-9

ΔE 7.8 · #7F9843

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Dunn-Edwards

Sea TurtleDEA170

ΔE 8 · #818A40

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PPG

Antique Moss1222-7

ΔE 8.2 · #7A973B

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Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive795

ΔE 8.5 · #8E8E41

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RAL

Olive Yellow1020

ΔE 11.9 · #999950

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IKEA

IKEA114114

ΔE 17.7 · #93AB67

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Colorhouse

Thrive .03Thrive-03

ΔE 19.7 · #B0C05D

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Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green287

ΔE 24.3 · #919F70

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Kobra

Green33

ΔE 26.4 · #7AB96E

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Dutch Boy

Green GrassVS-9552

ΔE 26.7 · #53995A

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#7F8B30

#3C308D

Analogous

#8D6B30

#7F8B30

#528D30

Triadic

#7F8B30

#30808D

#8D3080

Split-Complementary

#7F8B30

#30528D

#6B308D

Tetradic

#7F8B30

#308D6B

#3C308D

#8D3052

Monochromatic

#181B09

#4C541D

#7F8B30

#B1C149

#C9D482

Rectangle

#7F8B30

#308D3C

#3C308D

#8D3080

Compound

#7F8B30

#528D30

#3C308D

#6B308D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Absinthe Dreams run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F7E8

Tint #DEE5B2

Tint #C7D27C

Tint #AFC046

Base #7F8B30

Shade #6B7528

Shade #555D20

Shade #3F4518

Shade #2A2E10

Variations

Lighter

#ACBC41

#BCC776

#D5DAB3

Darker

#687225

#485018

#2B2F0D

Saturation

#696C50

#808D30

#92A518

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#7F8B30

#8F8233

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F8B30

#898945

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F8B30

#848187

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Absinthe Dreams 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

#9F953F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F8B30

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C9A63

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.

#382F72

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: #7F8B30;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F8B30;

CSS Variable

--color-absinthe-dreams: #7F8B30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'absinthe-dreams': '#7F8B30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F8B30] text-[#7F8B30]

SCSS

$absinthe-dreams: #7F8B30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F8B30?

#7F8B30 is Absinthe Dreams, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #7F8B30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Absinthe Dreams?

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

What colors pair well with Absinthe Dreams?

Absinthe Dreams 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 Absinthe Dreams?

You can download Absinthe Dreams 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 Absinthe Dreams?

The hex code is #7F8B30. In RGB it's 127, 139, 48, and in HSL it's 68°, 49%, 37%.

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