GREENS

Fishy House

#1BA590

RGB 27, 165, 144 · HSL 171°, 72%, 38% · CMYK 84, 0, 13, 35

Fishy House is #1BA590 in HEX — rgb(27, 165, 144), hsl(171°, 72%, 38%), cmyk(84%, 0%, 13%, 35%).

Fishy House pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 171°, 72%, 38%. 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#1BA590

RGB27, 165, 144

HSL171°, 72%, 38%

HSV171°, 84%, 65%

CMYK84, 0, 13, 35

Decimal1811856

CSS RGBrgb(27, 165, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 72%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 2.4 · #009F8A

Dulux

Teal Trip S28H7 · SB8C6

ΔE 2.5 · #00A08E

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 2.9 · #22A78D

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 4 · #23A78B

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 4.2 · #009C8C

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 4.9 · #1FA497

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 5.1 · #009C8E

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 6.5 · #19A585

PPG

Jewel Weed 1230-5

ΔE 6.8 · #46A795

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 7.6 · #009D7D

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 9.8 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.6 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 20.9 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 22.1 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 24.8 · #729E9C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#1BA590

#A71B30

Analogous

#1BA74C

#1BA590

#1B76A7

Triadic

#1BA590

#921BA7

#A7921B

Split-Complementary

#1BA590

#A71B76

#A74C1B

Tetradic

#1BA590

#4C1BA7

#A71B30

#76A71B

Monochromatic

#06231F

#106558

#1BA590

#31DDC4

#73E8D7

Rectangle

#1BA590

#1B30A7

#A71B30

#A7921B

Compound

#1BA590

#1B76A7

#A71B30

#A74C1B

Variations

Lighter

#25DCC0

#66DAC9

#ACE4DB

Darker

#138877

#0B6053

#053931

Saturation

#4C7670

#1BA792

#0EB49B

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.83:1

Deuteranopia

#1BA590

#858793

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1BA590

#989893

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1BA590

#30A09F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fishy House 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

#54A887

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1BA590

Daylight 5500K

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

#41ADAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#85202F

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: #1BA590;

CSS — background

background-color: #1BA590;

CSS Variable

--color-fishy-house: #1BA590;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fishy-house': '#1BA590' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1BA590] text-[#1BA590]

SCSS

$fishy-house: #1BA590;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1BA590?

#1BA590 is Fishy House, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #1BA590 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fishy House?

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

What colors pair well with Fishy House?

Fishy House 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 Fishy House?

You can download Fishy House 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 Fishy House?

The hex code is #1BA590. In RGB it's 27, 165, 144, and in HSL it's 171°, 72%, 38%.

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