GREENS

Cayman

#019B80

RGB 1, 155, 128 · HSL 169°, 99%, 31% · CMYK 99, 0, 17, 39

Cayman is #019B80 in HEX — rgb(1, 155, 128), hsl(169°, 99%, 31%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 17%, 39%).

Cayman pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 99%, 31%. 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#019B80

RGB1, 155, 128

HSL169°, 99%, 31%

HSV169°, 99%, 61%

CMYK99, 0, 17, 39

Decimal105344

CSS RGBrgb(1, 155, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 99%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 2046-30

Exact match

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 2.7 · #009678

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 3.1 · #009D7D

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 3.6 · #00A283

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 3.9 · #009F8A

Behr

Tropical Waters S-G-500

ΔE 4 · #1D9676

Dulux

Green Jelly S27F7

ΔE 5 · #349B7F

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 5 · #00A483

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 7.8 · #009C8E

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 8.7 · #24896A

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 11.1 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.5 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 18.8 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 21.9 · #286A4C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 23.2 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#019B80

#9D011D

Analogous

#019D32

#019B80

#016C9D

Triadic

#019B80

#81019D

#9D8101

Split-Complementary

#019B80

#9D016C

#9D3201

Tetradic

#019B80

#32019D

#9D011D

#6C9D01

Monochromatic

#001915

#005142

#019B80

#01E9BF

#39FEDA

Rectangle

#019B80

#011D9D

#9D011D

#9D8101

Compound

#019B80

#016C9D

#9D011D

#9D3201

Variations

Lighter

#01E3BA

#3DEECE

#97ECDC

Darker

#007E67

#005747

#003329

Saturation

#38675E

#019D81

#009E81

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#019B80

#7D7D83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#019B80

#8E8E84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#019B80

#269695

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cayman 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

#40A17B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#019B80

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA69F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#790D21

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #019B80;

CSS — background

background-color: #019B80;

CSS Variable

--color-cayman: #019B80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cayman': '#019B80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#019B80] text-[#019B80]

SCSS

$cayman: #019B80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #019B80?

#019B80 is Cayman, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #019B80 warm or cool?

Cayman reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cayman?

Cayman works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Cayman?

Cayman 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 Cayman?

You can download Cayman 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 Cayman?

The hex code is #019B80. In RGB it's 1, 155, 128, and in HSL it's 169°, 99%, 31%.

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