RGB
60, 176, 67
Colour guide
greens / semi-gloss
Grass Green
#3CB043
Quality 0.94Grass Green, with its mid-tone cool green hue and semi-gloss finish, is ideal for creating a fresh and grounded feel in spaces like kitchens, living areas, and joinery. Its HEX value is #3CB043. This colour can shift noticeably with changes in daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so it's crucial to sample it next to trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics. Begin with a restrained palette, adding a stronger accent only if necessary. This approach ensures the colour maintains its intended effect without becoming overpowering.
Overview
Grass Green, with its mid-tone cool green hue and semi-gloss finish, is ideal for creating a fresh and grounded feel in spaces like kitchens, living areas, and joinery. Its HEX value is #3CB043. This colour can shift noticeably with changes in daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so it's crucial to sample it next to trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics. Begin with a restrained palette, adding a stronger accent only if necessary. This approach ensures the colour maintains its intended effect without becoming overpowering.
HSL
124°, 49%, 46%
Contrast vs white
2.81:1
Contrast vs black
7.48:1
Quick guidance
This is a mid-tone. It can work on larger surfaces when paired with either light or dark neutrals.
Where Grass Green works best
Grass Green is best suited for kitchens, living spaces, joinery, and calm transition zones. It can cover more wall area than a deep accent but benefits from a simple, supportive palette. If uncertain, start with a single wall, joinery face, or vanity, and observe it under different lighting conditions throughout the day before expanding its use.
Pairing and contrast advice
Dark detailing like black or charcoal contrasts well with Grass Green, which has contrast ratios of 7.48:1 against black and 2.81:1 against white. It pairs effectively with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass. Without linked style profiles, keep the initial palette simple, allowing materials to enhance the visual appeal.
Finish notes
The semi-gloss finish of Grass Green enhances its vividness, as reflected light sharpens edges and surface variations. This finish is suitable for trims, doors, and feature joinery, but requires careful preparation. Large wall areas may appear busy unless paired with a restrained palette, so consider the overall balance.
Frequently asked questions
What rooms does Grass Green usually suit best?
Grass Green is ideal for kitchens, living spaces, joinery, and transition zones. Its suitability depends on natural light, room size, and surrounding materials, so it's important to test it in the actual space rather than relying solely on a digital swatch.
What colours and materials pair well with Grass Green?
Grass Green pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass. Start with adjacent neutrals, introducing a stronger accent only once the sample feels balanced in the room.
Should Grass Green be used with dark or light trim and text?
Dark detailing like black or charcoal stands out more against Grass Green than white. Despite contrast calculations, test it next to your trim colour and hardware, as sheen, texture, and lighting can alter the final appearance.
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