GREYS

Tarzan Green

#929585

RGB 146, 149, 133 · HSL 71°, 7%, 55% · CMYK 2, 0, 11, 42

Tarzan Green is #929585 in HEX — rgb(146, 149, 133), hsl(71°, 7%, 55%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 42%).

Tarzan Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 71°, 7%, 55%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#929585

RGB146, 149, 133

HSL71°, 7%, 55%

HSV71°, 11%, 58%

CMYK2, 0, 11, 42

Decimal9606533

CSS RGBrgb(146, 149, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 7%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tarzan Green S20A4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Everlasting Sage C-421

ΔE 0.7 · #939586

Hallman-Lindsay

Everlasting Sage 422

ΔE 1.4 · #949587

Benjamin Moore

Storm 2140-40

ΔE 1.5 · #929385

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Creek DE6278

ΔE 1.8 · #8F9183

Sherwin-Williams

Evergreen Fog SW9130

ΔE 2 · #95978A

PPG

Restoration 1031-4

ΔE 2.3 · #939581

Behr

Hillside Green PPU11-17

ΔE 2.6 · #8F9784

Farrow & Ball

Card Room Green 79

ΔE 2.8 · #899081

Valspar

Grandma's Linen 6001-1C

ΔE 3.2 · #9B9B88

Kilz

Weeping Willow TB-77

ΔE 3.6 · #919B88

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 3.7 · #8B8C7A

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 4.3 · #9D978A

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 4.7 · #95958D

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 6 · #A5A392

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#929585

#878494

Analogous

#948F84

#929585

#899484

Triadic

#929585

#849194

#948491

Split-Complementary

#929585

#848994

#8F8494

Tetradic

#929585

#84948F

#878494

#948489

Monochromatic

#43443B

#6B6D5F

#929585

#B6B8AD

#DADBD6

Rectangle

#929585

#849487

#878494

#948491

Compound

#929585

#899484

#878494

#8F8494

Variations

Lighter

#A7AA9D

#BDBEB6

#D8D9D5

Darker

#757868

#515347

#2F3029

Saturation

#8E8F8A

#919484

#B3CA4F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#929585

#969386

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#929585

#949487

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#929585

#939394

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tarzan Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AD9C7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#929585

Daylight 5500K

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

#9AA1A3

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.

#645995

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: #929585;

CSS — background

background-color: #929585;

CSS Variable

--color-tarzan-green: #929585;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tarzan-green': '#929585' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#929585] text-[#929585]

SCSS

$tarzan-green: #929585;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #929585?

#929585 is Tarzan Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #929585 warm or cool?

Tarzan Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tarzan Green?

Tarzan Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Tarzan Green?

Tarzan Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tarzan Green?

You can download Tarzan 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 Tarzan Green?

The hex code is #929585. In RGB it's 146, 149, 133, and in HSL it's 71°, 7%, 55%.

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