GREENS

Niagara

#29A98B

RGB 41, 169, 139 · HSL 166°, 61%, 41% · CMYK 76, 0, 18, 34

Niagara is #29A98B in HEX — rgb(41, 169, 139), hsl(166°, 61%, 41%), cmyk(76%, 0%, 18%, 34%).

Niagara pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 61%, 41%. 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#29A98B

RGB41, 169, 139

HSL166°, 61%, 41%

HSV166°, 76%, 66%

CMYK76, 0, 18, 34

Decimal2730379

CSS RGBrgb(41, 169, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 61%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 1.3 · #23A78B

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 2.3 · #22A78D

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 2.4 · #19A585

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 3.2 · #00A98A

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 3.6 · #00A283

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 3.9 · #00A483

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 5 · #009D7D

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 6.1 · #009F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 8.7 · #56B78F

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 9.9 · #1FA497

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 10.2 · #57AA80

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 21.8 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 24.3 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 25.7 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#29A98B

#A82947

Analogous

#29A84B

#29A98B

#2986A8

Triadic

#29A98B

#8B29A8

#A88B29

Split-Complementary

#29A98B

#A82986

#A84B29

Tetradic

#29A98B

#4B29A8

#A82947

#86A829

Monochromatic

#0B2D25

#1A6B58

#29A98B

#4AD3B3

#88E2CD

Rectangle

#29A98B

#2947A8

#A82947

#A88B29

Compound

#29A98B

#2986A8

#A82947

#A84B29

Variations

Lighter

#3DD0AE

#76D4BE

#B4E1D6

Darker

#1E8970

#13604E

#0A392E

Saturation

#557C73

#29A88B

#14BD95

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#29A98B

#8B8B8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#29A98B

#9C9C8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#29A98B

#3CA3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Niagara 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

#5EAB83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#29A98B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4BB0A8

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.

#872B40

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: #29A98B;

CSS — background

background-color: #29A98B;

CSS Variable

--color-niagara: #29A98B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'niagara': '#29A98B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#29A98B] text-[#29A98B]

SCSS

$niagara: #29A98B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #29A98B?

#29A98B is Niagara, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #29A98B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Niagara?

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

What colors pair well with Niagara?

Niagara 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 Niagara?

You can download Niagara 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 Niagara?

The hex code is #29A98B. In RGB it's 41, 169, 139, and in HSL it's 166°, 61%, 41%.

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