GREENS
Captive
#005B6A
Captive is #005B6A in HEX — rgb(0, 91, 106), hsl(188°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(100%, 14%, 0%, 58%).
Captive pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 100%, 21%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Sea Creature S32H9
Sherwin-Williams
Oceanside SW6496
Benjamin Moore
Pacific 2055-20
Dunn-Edwards
Nocturnal Sea DE5783
RAL
Azure Blue 5009
Hallman-Lindsay
Bold Bolection historic-bold-bolection
IKEA
IKEA097 97
Valspar
Shaded Lake 5011-9
Vista Paint
Bold Bolection C-1374
PPG
Caribbean Splash 1150-7
Behr
Kingfisher 520F-7
Kilz
True Teal TB-59
Colorhouse
Dream .06 Dream-06
Dutch Boy
Ocean Blue D-6743
Farrow & Ball
Hague Blue 30
Kobra
Blue 31
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
9/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Captive 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)
Recommended Finishes
Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)
Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.
Best Surfaces
Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins
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
Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #005B6A?
#005B6A is Captive, a deep green with a cool undertone.
Is #005B6A warm or cool?
Captive reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Captive?
Captive works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Captive?
Captive 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 Captive?
You can download Captive 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 Captive?
The hex code is #005B6A. In RGB it's 0, 91, 106, and in HSL it's 188°, 100%, 21%.
