GREENS

Vesuvian Green

#879860

RGB 135, 152, 96 · HSL 78°, 23%, 49% · CMYK 11, 0, 37, 40

Vesuvian Green is #879860 in HEX — rgb(135, 152, 96), hsl(78°, 23%, 49%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 37%, 40%).

Vesuvian Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 23%, 49%. 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#879860

RGB135, 152, 96

HSL78°, 23%, 49%

HSV78°, 37%, 60%

CMYK11, 0, 37, 40

Decimal8886368

CSS RGBrgb(135, 152, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 23%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Forest 433

ΔE 3.3 · #849563

Dulux

Pretty Maiden S19E7

ΔE 3.8 · #859456

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 4.2 · #8D9A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Peas in a Pod DE5586

ΔE 4.3 · #7B9459

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 4.3 · #88915D

PPG

Leafy Romaine 11-14

ΔE 4.6 · #949B64

Behr

Green Energy PPU10-3

ΔE 5 · #809060

Valspar

Ivy Pasture 6004-6C

ΔE 5.2 · #838C55

Kilz

Fresh Moss LG260-01

ΔE 5.6 · #889567

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 6 · #919F70

Hallman-Lindsay

Cactus Valley 752

ΔE 6.5 · #88976B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 9 · #93AB67

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.6 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.8 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 14.9 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 21.4 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#879860

#71609A

Analogous

#9A8E60

#879860

#6C9A60

Triadic

#879860

#60889A

#9A6088

Split-Complementary

#879860

#606C9A

#8E609A

Tetradic

#879860

#609A8E

#71609A

#9A606C

Monochromatic

#353C25

#5F6B43

#879860

#ACB88E

#CED6BD

Rectangle

#879860

#609A71

#71609A

#9A6088

Compound

#879860

#6C9A60

#71609A

#8E609A

Variations

Lighter

#A1AF7F

#B7C0A2

#D4D9CA

Darker

#6E7C4C

#4C5633

#2C331D

Saturation

#808674

#889A60

#9CCA30

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#879860

#988E62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#879860

#959569

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#879860

#8B9194

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Vesuvian Green 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

#A59F63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#879860

Daylight 5500K

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

#92A487

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.

#605085

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: #879860;

CSS — background

background-color: #879860;

CSS Variable

--color-vesuvian-green: #879860;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vesuvian-green': '#879860' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#879860] text-[#879860]

SCSS

$vesuvian-green: #879860;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #879860?

#879860 is Vesuvian Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #879860 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vesuvian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Vesuvian Green?

Vesuvian Green 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 Vesuvian Green?

You can download Vesuvian 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 Vesuvian Green?

The hex code is #879860. In RGB it's 135, 152, 96, and in HSL it's 78°, 23%, 49%.

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