GREENS

Fish Story

#258F90

RGB 37, 143, 144 · HSL 181°, 59%, 35% · CMYK 74, 1, 0, 44

Fish Story is #258F90 in HEX — rgb(37, 143, 144), hsl(181°, 59%, 35%), cmyk(74%, 1%, 0%, 44%).

Fish Story pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 59%, 35%. 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#258F90

RGB37, 143, 144

HSL181°, 59%, 35%

HSV181°, 74%, 56%

CMYK74, 1, 0, 44

Decimal2461584

CSS RGBrgb(37, 143, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 59%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 1.9 · #2B8C8B

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 2.6 · #108D8C

Dulux

Duvall S29F7

ΔE 2.7 · #0F8E8D

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 2.9 · #018A8B

PPG

Sea Fantasy 1234-6

ΔE 3 · #1A9597

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 3.4 · #019196

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 3.7 · #088E95

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 4.3 · #2B888D

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 4.3 · #008A87

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 6.7 · #3A8483

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 8 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 8.7 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 9.4 · #009185

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.3 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 12 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 22.3 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#258F90

#8E2625

Analogous

#258E5B

#258F90

#25578E

Triadic

#258F90

#8E258C

#8C8E25

Split-Complementary

#258F90

#8E2557

#8E5B25

Tetradic

#258F90

#5B258E

#8E2625

#578E25

Monochromatic

#051414

#155051

#258F90

#34C8CB

#71D9DA

Rectangle

#258F90

#26258E

#8E2625

#8C8E25

Compound

#258F90

#25578E

#8E2625

#8E5B25

Variations

Lighter

#32C0C3

#6ACCCD

#ADDCDD

Darker

#1B7274

#115051

#092F30

Saturation

#496969

#258C8E

#129EA0

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

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.41:1

Deuteranopia

#258F90

#717892

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#258F90

#848490

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#258F90

#2D8E8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fish Story 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

#5B9887

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#258F90

Daylight 5500K

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

#489DAB

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.

#722726

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: #258F90;

CSS — background

background-color: #258F90;

CSS Variable

--color-fish-story: #258F90;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fish-story': '#258F90' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#258F90] text-[#258F90]

SCSS

$fish-story: #258F90;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #258F90?

#258F90 is Fish Story, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #258F90 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fish Story?

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

What colors pair well with Fish Story?

Fish Story 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 Fish Story?

You can download Fish Story 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 Fish Story?

The hex code is #258F90. In RGB it's 37, 143, 144, and in HSL it's 181°, 59%, 35%.

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