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Groovy Green

#848759

RGB 132, 135, 89 · HSL 64°, 21%, 44% · CMYK 2, 0, 34, 47

Groovy Green is #848759 in HEX — rgb(132, 135, 89), hsl(64°, 21%, 44%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 34%, 47%).

Groovy Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 21%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#848759

RGB132, 135, 89

HSL64°, 21%, 44%

HSV64°, 34%, 53%

CMYK2, 0, 34, 47

Decimal8685401

CSS RGBrgb(132, 135, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 21%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

Exact match

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 1.2 · #858757

Vista Paint

Point Verde K-401

ΔE 1.6 · #888B5D

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

ΔE 2.1 · #7F8353

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Cavern DE5531

ΔE 2.4 · #838254

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 504

ΔE 3 · #8B895E

Behr

Sorrel Leaf N340-6

ΔE 3.5 · #7A8156

Dulux

Nick's Nook S18D6

ΔE 4 · #908E62

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 4.7 · #919365

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 5.1 · #88915D

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 5.4 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.7 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.8 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9.5 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.6 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.8 · #857F69

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

#848759

#5C5988

Analogous

#887359

#848759

#6D8859

Triadic

#848759

#598588

#885985

Split-Complementary

#848759

#596D88

#735988

Tetradic

#848759

#598873

#5C5988

#88596D

Monochromatic

#2A2B1C

#57593A

#848759

#A9AC80

#C9CBAF

Rectangle

#848759

#59885C

#5C5988

#885985

Compound

#848759

#6D8859

#5C5988

#735988

Variations

Lighter

#A2A575

#B7B99A

#D3D4C6

Darker

#6B6E46

#4A4C2F

#2B2D1B

Saturation

#767769

#858859

#ABB42C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.76:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#848759

#8B835A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#848759

#868661

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#848759

#878185

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Groovy Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A2925E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#848759

Daylight 5500K

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

#909782

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.

#4B4877

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: #848759;

CSS — background

background-color: #848759;

CSS Variable

--color-groovy-green: #848759;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'groovy-green': '#848759' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#848759] text-[#848759]

SCSS

$groovy-green: #848759;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #848759?

#848759 is Groovy Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #848759 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Groovy Green?

Groovy Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Groovy Green?

Groovy Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Groovy Green?

You can download Groovy 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 Groovy Green?

The hex code is #848759. In RGB it's 132, 135, 89, and in HSL it's 64°, 21%, 44%.

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