GREENS

Meridian

#0594A8

RGB 5, 148, 168 · HSL 187°, 94%, 34% · CMYK 97, 12, 0, 34

Meridian is #0594A8 in HEX — rgb(5, 148, 168), hsl(187°, 94%, 34%), cmyk(97%, 12%, 0%, 34%).

Meridian pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 94%, 34%. 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#0594A8

RGB5, 148, 168

HSL187°, 94%, 34%

HSV187°, 97%, 66%

CMYK97, 12, 0, 34

Decimal365736

CSS RGBrgb(5, 148, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 94%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

Exact match

Vista Paint

Navajo Turquoise K-193

ΔE 1.2 · #0094AA

Dulux

Cape Pond S32H5

ΔE 1.7 · #0098AD

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 2.3 · #1E98AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 2.6 · #0092AA

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

ΔE 3 · #0090A8

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 3.5 · #2C96AC

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 5 · #01A0B8

Kilz

Peacock Plume RH170

ΔE 6 · #138A96

Valspar

Fragrant Bouquet 5003-10B

ΔE 7.4 · #269EBC

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 10.9 · #3F888F

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 12.8 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 13.5 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.9 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.1 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 20.4 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#0594A8

#A81805

Analogous

#05A86A

#0594A8

#0544A8

Triadic

#0594A8

#A80595

#95A805

Split-Complementary

#0594A8

#A80544

#A86A05

Tetradic

#0594A8

#6A05A8

#A81805

#44A805

Monochromatic

#011619

#03535E

#0594A8

#07D7F2

#4DE5F9

Rectangle

#0594A8

#1805A8

#A81805

#95A805

Compound

#0594A8

#0544A8

#A81805

#A86A05

Variations

Lighter

#07CFE9

#49D8EB

#9DE2EB

Darker

#017A8A

#00545F

#003137

Saturation

#3E696F

#0595A8

#0397AB

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

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#0594A8

#6E7DAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0594A8

#8888A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0594A8

#099691

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Meridian 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

#439C99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0594A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#30A1BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#851D0F

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: #0594A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #0594A8;

CSS Variable

--color-meridian: #0594A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meridian': '#0594A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0594A8] text-[#0594A8]

SCSS

$meridian: #0594A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0594A8?

#0594A8 is Meridian, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #0594A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meridian?

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

What colors pair well with Meridian?

Meridian 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 Meridian?

You can download Meridian 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 Meridian?

The hex code is #0594A8. In RGB it's 5, 148, 168, and in HSL it's 187°, 94%, 34%.

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