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Little Greene Pleat

Little Greene Pleat 280 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Pleat paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 280. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Pleat 280
Color code:280
Color name:Pleat
Brand:Little Greene
Color collections:Colour Scales

Pleat for bedroom

  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Pleat for living room

  • Little Greene Pleat 280 living room
    Instagram @noeightysixfurniture
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 living room
    Instagram @nicolaparkindesign
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 living room
    Instagram @homeatmoonstone
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @munfordsandson

Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green color shade can create a unique space

Pleat on kitchen cabinets

  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @woldsfurniturecompany
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @josephjohnandco
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @woldsfurniturecompany
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @josephjohnandco
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @woldsfurniturecompany
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen cabinets
    Instagram @josephjohnandco

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Pleat for exterior

  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 front door
    Instagram @pollypaintsnorfolk
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 front door
    Instagram @pollypaintsnorfolk
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 exterior
    Instagram @paint_by_courtney
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 front door
    Instagram @pollypaintsnorfolk

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Pleat reviews

  • Little Greene Pleat 280 wall paint
    Instagram @living_at_number29
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 kitchen
    Instagram @soulcolourhomestylist
  • Little Greene Pleat 280 bathroom vanity
    Instagram @chrisherbertfurniture
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @glasgow_tenement_reno
  • Interior with paint color Little Greene Pleat 280
    Instagram @terrace_onthe_green

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Pleat

Pleat 280 has an LRV of 19% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 19.00% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Little Greene Pleat undertones?

Green and Blue are Little Greene Pleat undertones color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5F7A75

RGB code:

95, 122, 117

Is Little Greene Pleat 280 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 169° this Green refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

280 Pleat HSL code: 169, 12%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Green shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Green undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Color comparison

Pleat 280 vs Livid 263

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Little Greene Pleat 280 vs Little Greene Livid 263Little Greene Pleat 280
LRV: 19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Pleat 280 vs Etruria 326

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Little Greene Pleat 280 vs Little Greene Etruria 326Little Greene Pleat 280
LRV: 19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#5f7a75copy color code
RGB Decimal95, 122, 117copy color code
RGB Percent37.25%, 47.84%, 45.88%copy color code
HSVHue: 169° Saturation: 22.13% Value: 47.84%copy color code
HSLhsl(169, 12, 43)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 22.13 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.1 Key: 52.16copy color code
YIQY: 113.357 I: -14.483 Q: -7.267copy color code
XYZX: 14.889 Y: 17.636 Z: 19.444copy color code
CIE LabL:49.051 a:-10.863 b:-0.469copy color code
CIE LuvL:49.051 u:-13.721 v:1.015copy color code
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Hunter lab41.995, -10.207, 1.944copy color code
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