GREENS

Estragon

#A5AF76

RGB 165, 175, 118 · HSL 71°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 6, 0, 33, 31

Estragon is #A5AF76 in HEX — rgb(165, 175, 118), hsl(71°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 33%, 31%).

Estragon pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 26%, 57%. 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#A5AF76

RGB165, 175, 118

HSL71°, 26%, 57%

HSV71°, 33%, 69%

CMYK6, 0, 33, 31

Decimal10858358

CSS RGBrgb(165, 175, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brush Meadow 6004-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #A9B37D

Vista Paint

Spring Ahead K-362

ΔE 2.4 · #A9B57D

Behr

Sustainable S350-4

ΔE 2.4 · #9FAE73

Dulux

Umbrella Green S19E5

ΔE 2.7 · #A3AE70

Benjamin Moore

Vienna 538

ΔE 2.8 · #A7B477

PPG

Sparrow Song 11-13

ΔE 4 · #ACB17E

Dunn-Edwards

Cocktail Olive DE5564

ΔE 4.7 · #9FA36C

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 6 · #AEAC7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Peter Pan 786

ΔE 6.4 · #A5A966

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.6 · #9CAD7F

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 6.6 · #B1B874

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 7.8 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 9.5 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 11.7 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#A5AF76

#7F75AE

Analogous

#AE9C75

#A5AF76

#87AE75

Triadic

#A5AF76

#75A3AE

#AE75A3

Split-Complementary

#A5AF76

#7587AE

#9C75AE

Tetradic

#A5AF76

#75AE9C

#7F75AE

#AE7587

Monochromatic

#505733

#7D874F

#A5AF76

#C3CAA5

#E3E6D5

Rectangle

#A5AF76

#75AE7F

#7F75AE

#AE75A3

Compound

#A5AF76

#87AE75

#7F75AE

#9C75AE

Variations

Lighter

#B6BE90

#C6CCAF

#DDE0D2

Darker

#889455

#5E6739

#373C21

Saturation

#979A89

#A3AE75

#BDD64C

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5AF76

#B2A778

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5AF76

#ADAD7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5AF76

#A9A7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Estragon 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

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How it looks under different light

#BBB074

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5AF76

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B598

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.

#685D9A

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: #A5AF76;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5AF76;

CSS Variable

--color-estragon: #A5AF76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'estragon': '#A5AF76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5AF76] text-[#A5AF76]

SCSS

$estragon: #A5AF76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5AF76?

#A5AF76 is Estragon, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5AF76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Estragon?

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

What colors pair well with Estragon?

Estragon 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 Estragon?

You can download Estragon 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 Estragon?

The hex code is #A5AF76. In RGB it's 165, 175, 118, and in HSL it's 71°, 26%, 57%.

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