GREENS

Depth Charge

#355859

RGB 53, 88, 89 · HSL 182°, 25%, 28% · CMYK 40, 1, 0, 65

Depth Charge is #355859 in HEX — rgb(53, 88, 89), hsl(182°, 25%, 28%), cmyk(40%, 1%, 0%, 65%).

Depth Charge pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 25%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#355859

RGB53, 88, 89

HSL182°, 25%, 28%

HSV182°, 40%, 35%

CMYK40, 1, 0, 65

Decimal3496025

CSS RGBrgb(53, 88, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 25%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Depth Charge S30A7

ΔE 0.8 · #345858

Benjamin Moore

Dollar 2050-20

ΔE 2.1 · #335755

Behr

Marine Magic 740F-6

ΔE 2.3 · #3B5B5E

PPG

Crystal Ball 1144-7

ΔE 3.2 · #365955

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 3.6 · #315753

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 3.8 · #315955

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 4.2 · #395255

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4.6 · #30555D

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 4.9 · #376167

Vista Paint

Frozen Stream C-668

ΔE 5.1 · #2E525A

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9 · #3D4E57

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.5 · #415448

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 9.6 · #4E5754

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.6 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.1 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 10.8 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#355859

#593736

Analogous

#365949

#355859

#364659

Triadic

#355859

#593658

#585936

Split-Complementary

#355859

#593646

#594936

Tetradic

#355859

#493659

#593736

#465936

Monochromatic

#0A1010

#192929

#355859

#528789

#79ADAF

Rectangle

#355859

#373659

#593736

#585936

Compound

#355859

#364659

#593736

#594936

Variations

Lighter

#518587

#79A7A8

#B3C9CA

Darker

#2A4748

#1C3132

#101D1D

Saturation

#424C4D

#365859

#1B7174

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

7.80:1

AAA

vs Black

2.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#355859

#4B4E5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#355859

#535359

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#355859

#365856

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Depth Charge 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

#676F5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#355859

Daylight 5500K

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

#547482

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#4C2F2E

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: #355859;

CSS — background

background-color: #355859;

CSS Variable

--color-depth-charge: #355859;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'depth-charge': '#355859' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#355859] text-[#355859]

SCSS

$depth-charge: #355859;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #355859?

#355859 is Depth Charge, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #355859 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Depth Charge?

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

What colors pair well with Depth Charge?

Depth Charge 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 Depth Charge?

You can download Depth Charge 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 Depth Charge?

The hex code is #355859. In RGB it's 53, 88, 89, and in HSL it's 182°, 25%, 28%.

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