GREENS

Abduction

#166461

RGB 22, 100, 97 · HSL 178°, 64%, 24% · CMYK 78, 0, 3, 61

Abduction is #166461 in HEX — rgb(22, 100, 97), hsl(178°, 64%, 24%), cmyk(78%, 0%, 3%, 61%).

Abduction pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 64%, 24%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#166461

RGB22, 100, 97

HSL178°, 64%, 24%

HSV178°, 78%, 39%

CMYK78, 0, 3, 61

Decimal1467489

CSS RGBrgb(22, 100, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 64%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Skies S-H-530

ΔE 2.2 · #106161

PPG

Empress Teal 1142-7

ΔE 2.6 · #10605A

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 2.9 · #006566

Dulux

Mosaic Tile S29B8

ΔE 3 · #1C6B66

Valspar

Sensual Jade 5009-8

ΔE 3.3 · #006968

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 4 · #006669

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 4.1 · #2E6864

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean Oasis DEA132

ΔE 4.6 · #006C68

Benjamin Moore

Marine 2052-20

ΔE 5 · #0B5B53

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 6.5 · #015D52

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 7.5 · #36746C

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 10.1 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 16 · #015B41

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#166461

#641619

Analogous

#16643B

#166461

#164064

Triadic

#166461

#621664

#646216

Split-Complementary

#166461

#641640

#643B16

Tetradic

#166461

#3B1664

#641619

#406416

Monochromatic

#051514

#082625

#166461

#24A39F

#3FD5D0

Rectangle

#166461

#161964

#641619

#646216

Compound

#166461

#164064

#641619

#643B16

Variations

Lighter

#24A4A0

#4BCAC6

#9DDAD8

Darker

#105250

#0A3938

#052221

Saturation

#314948

#166462

#0B6F6C

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

6.93:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#166461

#4F5362

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#166461

#5C5C61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#166461

#1D6361

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Abduction 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

#507864

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#166461

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D7D88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#50181A

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: #166461;

CSS — background

background-color: #166461;

CSS Variable

--color-abduction: #166461;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abduction': '#166461' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#166461] text-[#166461]

SCSS

$abduction: #166461;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #166461?

#166461 is Abduction, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #166461 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abduction?

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

What colors pair well with Abduction?

Abduction 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 Abduction?

You can download Abduction 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 Abduction?

The hex code is #166461. In RGB it's 22, 100, 97, and in HSL it's 178°, 64%, 24%.

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