Greenish grey is a very sophisticated and versatile shade that draws on the world of natural colours. Its tones include a paler version of moss green combined with cool, neutral shades of grey. Greenish grey is often associated with a soothing, indifferent and earthy feel and is a favourite in interior design, particularly with Scandinavian designers. This shade is perfect for minimalist interiors, emphasising cleanliness and simplicity.
The shade is the perfect choice for those looking for a colour that is not too ostentatious. Greenish grey is a colour that harmonises with almost any environment, making it ideal for walls, furniture or even fabrics. It also combines well with other earth colours such as brown, beige or other shades of green, which further increases its usefulness in various design projects.
greenish grey colour
The RGB code for the greenish-grey colour is (190, 204, 194), while in HEX it is displayed as #BEC4C2.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#6B8E23 |
| RGB |
rgb(107, 142, 35) |
| HSL |
hsl(79, 60%, 35%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(79, 75%, 56%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(25%, 0%, 75%, 44%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#B86FDA |
| Complementary colour |
#A34C0F |
Dark and light shades of greenish grey
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of green and grey
Greenish grey is a unique and sophisticated shade that strikes the perfect balance between nature and modern aesthetics. Below we present the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour palettes of this colour, which will help you find inspiration for interior design or graphic projects.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
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The colour greenish grey is a shade of green that Green is created by combining the colours grey and grey. This colour looks as if a green tint has been mixed into the grey colour, giving a muted, neutral effect.
What makes the colour greenish grey?
The colour of the greenish grey colour depends on several factors:
1. **Colour mixing**: The result of mixing different proportions of green and grey. The result is influenced by varying the hue of the green base colour and the lightness of the grey.
2. **Light source**: The type of lighting (natural or artificial) and its intensity can also affect the tone of the colour, which appears greenish-grey.
3. **Colour space**: the colour space of the colour, such as RGB, CMYK or HSL, and their values also determine the final hue.
4. **Surface**: The texture of the material and the surface (e.g. matt or glossy) also affect the perception of colour.
The combination of these factors results in different shades and tones of greenish grey.
How is the greenish grey colour mixing possible?
There are several ways of mixing greenish grey, depending on the shade you want to achieve. Follow the steps below:
1. **Mix grey base**: First mix black and white paint to get a grey colour.
2. **Add a green tint**: Add a small amount of green paint to the grey paint. Add a small amount of greenish colour to the dye.
3. **Finish tuning**: If it's too greenish, add a little more grey dye (a mixture of black and white). If not green enough, add a little more green dye.
This method allows you to fine-tune the shade of greenish grey to the desired colour by changing the proportions of the colours.
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