GREENS

Pretty Maiden

#859456

RGB 133, 148, 86 · HSL 75°, 26%, 46% · CMYK 10, 0, 42, 42

Pretty Maiden is #859456 in HEX — rgb(133, 148, 86), hsl(75°, 26%, 46%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 42%, 42%).

Pretty Maiden pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 26%, 46%. 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#859456

RGB133, 148, 86

HSL75°, 26%, 46%

HSV75°, 42%, 58%

CMYK10, 0, 42, 42

Decimal8754262

CSS RGBrgb(133, 148, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 26%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pretty Maiden S19E7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 2.6 · #8D9A5B

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 539

ΔE 2.8 · #8D975B

Behr

Green Scene S350-5

ΔE 3.4 · #7D8D4C

Dunn-Edwards

Topiary DE5544

ΔE 3.6 · #8E9655

PPG

Vintage Vibe 1118-6

ΔE 4 · #888F4F

Valspar

Palm Leaf 6003-6C

ΔE 4.2 · #7E8E4A

Kilz

Farmer'S Road LG130-01

ΔE 4.6 · #8A934E

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 5.1 · #909853

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 5.8 · #88915D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 9 · #93AB67

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 9.2 · #999950

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9.5 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.8 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 18.4 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 21.8 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#859456

#665794

Analogous

#948557

#859456

#669457

Triadic

#859456

#578594

#945785

Split-Complementary

#859456

#576694

#855794

Tetradic

#859456

#579485

#665794

#945766

Monochromatic

#2E331E

#59643A

#859456

#A8B582

#CAD2B2

Rectangle

#859456

#579466

#665794

#945785

Compound

#859456

#669457

#665794

#855794

Variations

Lighter

#9FAD74

#B6BF9A

#D3D8C6

Darker

#6B7744

#4A532E

#2B311A

Saturation

#7A7E6C

#859457

#9ABF2B

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#859456

#958B58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#859456

#929261

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#859456

#8A8C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pretty Maiden 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

#A39C5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#859456

Daylight 5500K

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

#90A180

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.

#574B7D

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: #859456;

CSS — background

background-color: #859456;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-maiden: #859456;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-maiden': '#859456' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#859456] text-[#859456]

SCSS

$pretty-maiden: #859456;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859456?

#859456 is Pretty Maiden, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #859456 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pretty Maiden?

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

What colors pair well with Pretty Maiden?

Pretty Maiden 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 Pretty Maiden?

You can download Pretty Maiden 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 Pretty Maiden?

The hex code is #859456. In RGB it's 133, 148, 86, and in HSL it's 75°, 26%, 46%.

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