GREENS

Green Buoy

#32A7B5

RGB 50, 167, 181 · HSL 186°, 57%, 45% · CMYK 72, 8, 0, 29

Green Buoy is #32A7B5 in HEX — rgb(50, 167, 181), hsl(186°, 57%, 45%), cmyk(72%, 8%, 0%, 29%).

Green Buoy pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 57%, 45%. 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#32A7B5

RGB50, 167, 181

HSL186°, 57%, 45%

HSV186°, 72%, 71%

CMYK72, 8, 0, 29

Decimal3319733

CSS RGBrgb(50, 167, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 57%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marine Tinge S31G4

ΔE 1.2 · #33A7B3

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #2EA6B2

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 3 · #23A2AD

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 3.5 · #189FAC

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 3.6 · #34A3B6

Benjamin Moore

Baltimore 760

ΔE 4 · #46AEBF

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 4.1 · #26A5BA

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 4.1 · #4AA9B2

Behr

Aruba Blue P480-6

ΔE 4.1 · #29ABB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 5.7 · #00AAC1

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9.3 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 12.8 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.5 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 17.4 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 18.3 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 19.6 · #18887C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#32A7B5

#B43E31

Analogous

#31B480

#32A7B5

#3166B4

Triadic

#32A7B5

#B431A7

#A7B431

Split-Complementary

#32A7B5

#B43166

#B48031

Tetradic

#32A7B5

#8031B4

#B43E31

#66B431

Monochromatic

#10383C

#216F78

#32A7B5

#5FC8D3

#9BDCE4

Rectangle

#32A7B5

#3E31B4

#B43E31

#A7B431

Compound

#32A7B5

#3166B4

#B43E31

#B48031

Variations

Lighter

#4FC2CF

#82CBD4

#BADEE1

Darker

#258893

#185F67

#0D383D

Saturation

#5F8286

#31A7B4

#19BBCD

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#32A7B5

#828FB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#32A7B5

#9B9BB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#32A7B5

#36A8A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Buoy 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

#65AAA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#32A7B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#52AFC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#913C32

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: #32A7B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #32A7B5;

CSS Variable

--color-green-buoy: #32A7B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-buoy': '#32A7B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#32A7B5] text-[#32A7B5]

SCSS

$green-buoy: #32A7B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #32A7B5?

#32A7B5 is Green Buoy, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #32A7B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Buoy?

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

What colors pair well with Green Buoy?

Green Buoy 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 Green Buoy?

You can download Green Buoy 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 Green Buoy?

The hex code is #32A7B5. In RGB it's 50, 167, 181, and in HSL it's 186°, 57%, 45%.

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