GREENS

Purslane

#899F6C

RGB 137, 159, 108 · HSL 86°, 21%, 52% · CMYK 14, 0, 32, 38

Purslane is #899F6C in HEX — rgb(137, 159, 108), hsl(86°, 21%, 52%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 32%, 38%).

Purslane pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 21%, 52%. 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#899F6C

RGB137, 159, 108

HSL86°, 21%, 52%

HSV86°, 32%, 62%

CMYK14, 0, 32, 38

Decimal9019244

CSS RGBrgb(137, 159, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 21%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purslane S21E6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Buckingham 545

ΔE 2.7 · #8AA169

PPG

Luscious Lime 1120-6

ΔE 2.8 · #91A673

Dunn-Edwards

Salad DE5592

ΔE 3 · #8BA673

Sherwin-Williams

Pickle SW6725

ΔE 3.2 · #85A16A

Behr

Green Plaza MQ4-43

ΔE 3.7 · #95A671

Vista Paint

Perennial Garden C-758

ΔE 3.8 · #87A56F

Hallman-Lindsay

Perennial Garden 759

ΔE 3.8 · #87A56F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 3.9 · #919F70

Valspar

Cool Green 6001-6B

ΔE 5 · #93A87B

Kilz

Fresh Moss LG260-01

ΔE 5.3 · #889567

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 6.5 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.8 · #9CAD7F

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.8 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10.8 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 20.5 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#899F6C

#816B9E

Analogous

#9E9B6B

#899F6C

#6E9E6B

Triadic

#899F6C

#6B889E

#9E6B88

Split-Complementary

#899F6C

#6B6E9E

#9B6B9E

Tetradic

#899F6C

#6B9E9B

#816B9E

#9E6B6E

Monochromatic

#3A442C

#61724B

#899F6C

#ADBD99

#D2DBC7

Rectangle

#899F6C

#6B9E81

#816B9E

#9E6B88

Compound

#899F6C

#6E9E6B

#816B9E

#9B6B9E

Variations

Lighter

#A0B289

#B7C3A8

#D5DACE

Darker

#6D8153

#4B5A38

#2C3520

Saturation

#868C7D

#889E6B

#8ECF3B

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#899F6C

#9C946E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#899F6C

#9C9C74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#899F6C

#8E989B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Purslane 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

#A6A46C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#899F6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#93A990

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.

#6D558D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #899F6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #899F6C;

CSS Variable

--color-purslane: #899F6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purslane': '#899F6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#899F6C] text-[#899F6C]

SCSS

$purslane: #899F6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #899F6C?

#899F6C is Purslane, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #899F6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purslane?

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

What colors pair well with Purslane?

Purslane 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 Purslane?

You can download Purslane 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 Purslane?

The hex code is #899F6C. In RGB it's 137, 159, 108, and in HSL it's 86°, 21%, 52%.

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