GREENS

Bullfrog

#858960

RGB 133, 137, 96 · HSL 66°, 18%, 46% · CMYK 3, 0, 30, 46

Bullfrog is #858960 in HEX — rgb(133, 137, 96), hsl(66°, 18%, 46%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 30%, 46%).

Bullfrog pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 18%, 46%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#858960

RGB133, 137, 96

HSL66°, 18%, 46%

HSV66°, 30%, 54%

CMYK3, 0, 30, 46

Decimal8751456

CSS RGBrgb(133, 137, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 18%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Bullfrog 6004-4B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 2144-20

ΔE 1.6 · #84865F

Dunn-Edwards

Woodland Walk DE5537

ΔE 1.9 · #8B8D63

Dulux

Green Coconut S19D6

ΔE 2.1 · #878E65

PPG

Paid In Full 1115-6

ΔE 2.3 · #8C8E65

Behr

Tuscany Hillside PPU10-2

ΔE 2.7 · #7E8760

Vista Paint

Point Verde K-401

ΔE 2.9 · #888B5D

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 3 · #848759

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4.1 · #81825F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 4.3 · #8F8B66

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 6.6 · #88915D

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 6.6 · #969873

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.8 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 8.4 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.5 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#858960

#64608A

Analogous

#8A7A60

#858960

#718A60

Triadic

#858960

#60868A

#8A6086

Split-Complementary

#858960

#60718A

#7A608A

Tetradic

#858960

#608A7A

#64608A

#8A6071

Monochromatic

#2F3021

#5A5D41

#858960

#AAAD8A

#CBCDB7

Rectangle

#858960

#608A64

#64608A

#8A6086

Compound

#858960

#718A60

#64608A

#7A608A

Variations

Lighter

#A1A57D

#B6B9A0

#D4D5C9

Darker

#6C704C

#4B4D34

#2C2D1E

Saturation

#7A7C6F

#868A60

#ADBB30

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

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.74:1

Deuteranopia

#858960

#8C8561

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#858960

#888867

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#858960

#888387

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bullfrog 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

#A39363

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#858960

Daylight 5500K

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

#909887

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#504B7D

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: #858960;

CSS — background

background-color: #858960;

CSS Variable

--color-bullfrog: #858960;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bullfrog': '#858960' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#858960] text-[#858960]

SCSS

$bullfrog: #858960;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858960?

#858960 is Bullfrog, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #858960 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bullfrog?

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

What colors pair well with Bullfrog?

Bullfrog 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 Bullfrog?

You can download Bullfrog 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 Bullfrog?

The hex code is #858960. In RGB it's 133, 137, 96, and in HSL it's 66°, 18%, 46%.

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