GREENS

Shallow Valley

#868E48

RGB 134, 142, 72 · HSL 67°, 33%, 42% · CMYK 6, 0, 49, 44

Shallow Valley is #868E48 in HEX — rgb(134, 142, 72), hsl(67°, 33%, 42%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 49%, 44%).

Shallow Valley pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 33%, 42%. 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#868E48

RGB134, 142, 72

HSL67°, 33%, 42%

HSV67°, 49%, 56%

CMYK6, 0, 49, 44

Decimal8818248

CSS RGBrgb(134, 142, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 33%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

Exact match

Kilz

Farmer'S Road LG130-01

ΔE 2 · #8A934E

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 2.7 · #818A40

Behr

Dash Of Oregano S330-6

ΔE 2.8 · #858941

PPG

Wistful Walk 11-15

ΔE 2.8 · #848947

Vista Paint

Limerick Trick K-360

ΔE 3.2 · #7E8947

Dulux

Apple Jack S20E8

ΔE 3.6 · #8D974E

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 3.9 · #909853

Benjamin Moore

Terrapin 2145-20

ΔE 5.9 · #8C8D51

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.1 · #999950

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 7.9 · #989746

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 12.1 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 12.1 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14.6 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 23.3 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 23.7 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

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

#868E48

#50488E

Analogous

#8E7348

#868E48

#638E48

Triadic

#868E48

#48868E

#8E4886

Split-Complementary

#868E48

#48638E

#73488E

Tetradic

#868E48

#488E73

#50488E

#8E4863

Monochromatic

#262915

#565C2E

#868E48

#ADB66D

#CACFA0

Rectangle

#868E48

#488E50

#50488E

#8E4886

Compound

#868E48

#638E48

#50488E

#73488E

Variations

Lighter

#A7B062

#B9BF8D

#D4D7BF

Darker

#6C7338

#4B5026

#2C2F15

Saturation

#737660

#868E48

#A2B224

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#868E48

#92874A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#868E48

#8D8D55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#868E48

#8A868B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shallow Valley 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

#A49751

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#868E48

Daylight 5500K

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

#919C75

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.

#474175

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: #868E48;

CSS — background

background-color: #868E48;

CSS Variable

--color-shallow-valley: #868E48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shallow-valley': '#868E48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#868E48] text-[#868E48]

SCSS

$shallow-valley: #868E48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #868E48?

#868E48 is Shallow Valley, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #868E48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shallow Valley?

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

What colors pair well with Shallow Valley?

Shallow Valley 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 Shallow Valley?

You can download Shallow Valley 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 Shallow Valley?

The hex code is #868E48. In RGB it's 134, 142, 72, and in HSL it's 67°, 33%, 42%.

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