Greyish green is a shade that is created by mixing green and grey. It is a muted and natural colour, often reminiscent of elements found in nature, such as moss, ferns and certain rocks. Grey-green has a calming effect and creates a cool, soothing environment, often used for interior decorations and design elements to give a fresh and organic feel to a space.
Aesthetically, grey-green is a neutral shade that can be easily combined with other colours. It pairs well with earth tones such as beige, brown or dark green, and metallic tones such as gold or copper to create a balanced and sophisticated look. Grey-green is also a timeless and elegant colour, often used in clothing and accessories.
RGB and HEX colour codes for the greyish green colour
The RGB code for the greyish green colour is (141, 163, 153). The HEX code for the greyish green colour is #8DA399.
Greyish green colour
Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
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Hex |
#8A9A5B |
RGB |
rgb(138, 154, 91) |
HSL |
hsl(75, 25%, 48%) |
HSV/HSB |
hsb(75, 41%, 60%) |
CMYK |
cmyk(10, 0, 40, 40) |
Contrasting colour |
#5B6B8A |
Complementary colour |
#9A5B8A |
Dark and light shades of greyish green
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary grey-green colour palettes
Greyish green is a unique and elegant colour that can be combined with different colour palettes. Below are some of the most beautiful colour combinations of grey green, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of greyish green?
The colour greyish green is a shade that Green and grey. This colour can be relatively neutral and muted, as the addition of grey reduces the brightness of the green. The shade of greyish green is influenced by the amount of green and the amount of grey in it; more green makes it brighter and more grey makes it paler.
What makes the colour greyish green?
The colour of greyish green is created by mixing the basic green colour with shades of grey. The exact tone of the shade depends on the proportion and type of green and grey colour mixed. Shades of green can be more yellowish or bluish, while grey can be lighter or darker. These proportions and types together determine the final greyish green colour.
How is the grey-green colour colour mixing possible?
To achieve the grey-green colour, you need to mix green and grey. First mix blue and yellow paint to get a green colour. Then add a small amount of black or white paint to the green to make it lighter or darker until you achieve the desired shade of greyish green. It's important to always add the dyes in small increments so that you have precise control over the mixing ratios.