GREENS

Captive

#005F6A

RGB 0, 95, 106 · HSL 186°, 100%, 21% · CMYK 100, 10, 0, 58

Captive is #005F6A in HEX — rgb(0, 95, 106), hsl(186°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(100%, 10%, 0%, 58%).

Captive pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 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

HEX#005F6A

RGB0, 95, 106

HSL186°, 100%, 21%

HSV186°, 100%, 42%

CMYK100, 10, 0, 58

Decimal24426

CSS RGBrgb(0, 95, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 100%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Captive S31G9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Jade 2056-20

ΔE 2.6 · #01646D

Vista Paint

Caribbean Dream K-200

ΔE 2.7 · #006067

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 3.1 · #006673

Dunn-Edwards

Nocturnal Sea DE5783

ΔE 4.4 · #0E6071

Sherwin-Williams

Oceanside SW6496

ΔE 4.8 · #015A6B

PPG

Caribbean Holiday 13-28

ΔE 4.9 · #1C6B75

Hallman-Lindsay

Bold Bolection historic-bold-bolection

ΔE 5 · #1D6575

Valspar

Vintage Teal 5010-9

ΔE 5.1 · #0D6B74

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 6.5 · #256D7B

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 6.9 · #0E707B

Behr

Tsunami S450-7

ΔE 7 · #185E5E

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 7.4 · #297077

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.5 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.6 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 20.1 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

#005F6A

#6B0B00

Analogous

#006B40

#005F6A

#002B6B

Triadic

#005F6A

#6B0060

#606B00

Split-Complementary

#005F6A

#6B002B

#6B4000

Tetradic

#005F6A

#40006B

#6B0B00

#2B6B00

Monochromatic

#00171A

#001C1F

#005F6A

#00A5B8

#05E6FF

Rectangle

#005F6A

#0B006B

#6B0B00

#606B00

Compound

#005F6A

#002B6B

#6B0B00

#6B4000

Variations

Lighter

#00A9BC

#1FD8ED

#87E0EA

Darker

#004D56

#00353B

#001F22

Saturation

#254246

#00606B

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)

vs White

7.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#005F6A

#464F6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#005F6A

#575769

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#005F6A

#03605D

Original → Simulated

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.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F746B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#005F6A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#2D798F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#531109

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

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

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

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

CSS — color

color: #005F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #005F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-captive: #005F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'captive': '#005F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#005F6A] text-[#005F6A]

SCSS

$captive: #005F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #005F6A?

#005F6A is Captive, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #005F6A 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 #005F6A. In RGB it's 0, 95, 106, and in HSL it's 186°, 100%, 21%.

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