GREENS

Bayou

#268483

RGB 38, 132, 131 · HSL 179°, 55%, 33% · CMYK 71, 0, 1, 48

Bayou is #268483 in HEX — rgb(38, 132, 131), hsl(179°, 55%, 33%), cmyk(71%, 0%, 1%, 48%).

Bayou pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 55%, 33%. 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#268483

RGB38, 132, 131

HSL179°, 55%, 33%

HSV179°, 71%, 52%

CMYK71, 0, 1, 48

Decimal2524291

CSS RGBrgb(38, 132, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 55%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Riviera Sea S30F7

ΔE 2.5 · #1A8487

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 3.1 · #2B8C8B

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 3.5 · #247E81

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 3.6 · #1A7B7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 3.7 · #3A8483

Vista Paint

Tropical Teal K-225

ΔE 3.9 · #3C8583

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 4.1 · #2B888D

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 4.4 · #018A8B

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 4.7 · #01858B

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 5.1 · #008A87

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.3 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.8 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 9.5 · #317983

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 10.5 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.4 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#268483

#822627

Analogous

#268253

#268483

#265682

Triadic

#268483

#812682

#828126

Split-Complementary

#268483

#822656

#825326

Tetradic

#268483

#532682

#822627

#568226

Monochromatic

#061414

#154746

#268483

#37BEBB

#6DD5D3

Rectangle

#268483

#262782

#822627

#828126

Compound

#268483

#265682

#822627

#825326

Variations

Lighter

#35B7B5

#69C8C7

#ACDAD9

Darker

#1C6A69

#124A49

#0A2C2B

Saturation

#466262

#268281

#139593

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#268483

#696F85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#268483

#7A7A83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#268483

#2D8381

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bayou 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

#5C907D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#268483

Daylight 5500K

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

#4995A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDED

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.

#692627

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: #268483;

CSS — background

background-color: #268483;

CSS Variable

--color-bayou: #268483;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bayou': '#268483' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#268483] text-[#268483]

SCSS

$bayou: #268483;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #268483?

#268483 is Bayou, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #268483 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bayou?

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

What colors pair well with Bayou?

Bayou 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 Bayou?

You can download Bayou 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 Bayou?

The hex code is #268483. In RGB it's 38, 132, 131, and in HSL it's 179°, 55%, 33%.

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