GREENS

Gossamer

#399F86

RGB 57, 159, 134 · HSL 165°, 47%, 42% · CMYK 64, 0, 16, 38

Gossamer is #399F86 in HEX — rgb(57, 159, 134), hsl(165°, 47%, 42%), cmyk(64%, 0%, 16%, 38%).

Gossamer pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 47%, 42%. 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#399F86

RGB57, 159, 134

HSL165°, 47%, 42%

HSV165°, 64%, 62%

CMYK64, 0, 16, 38

Decimal3776390

CSS RGBrgb(57, 159, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 47%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Jelly S27F7

ΔE 2.5 · #349B7F

Behr

Pacific Sea Teal 510D-7

ΔE 2.6 · #339880

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 4.9 · #4FA183

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 5.5 · #22A78D

PPG

Jewel Weed 1230-5

ΔE 5.6 · #46A795

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 5.7 · #009F8A

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 6.6 · #53A38F

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 6.6 · #009C8C

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 7.3 · #009678

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 7.4 · #009C8E

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 7.7 · #1FA497

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17.7 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 17.8 · #317455

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 18.9 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 21.4 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#399F86

#9D3952

Analogous

#399D52

#399F86

#39849D

Triadic

#399F86

#84399D

#9D8439

Split-Complementary

#399F86

#9D3984

#9D5239

Tetradic

#399F86

#52399D

#9D3952

#849D39

Monochromatic

#102D26

#246555

#399F86

#5EC5AB

#96D9C8

Rectangle

#399F86

#39529D

#9D3952

#9D8439

Compound

#399F86

#39849D

#9D3952

#9D5239

Variations

Lighter

#51C0A4

#83CAB8

#BADCD4

Darker

#2B806B

#1C594A

#10352C

Saturation

#5C7A73

#399D84

#1CBA92

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#399F86

#848588

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#399F86

#94948A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#399F86

#459A9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gossamer 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

#6AA480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#399F86

Daylight 5500K

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

#57A9A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#7F3749

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: #399F86;

CSS — background

background-color: #399F86;

CSS Variable

--color-gossamer: #399F86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gossamer': '#399F86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#399F86] text-[#399F86]

SCSS

$gossamer: #399F86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #399F86?

#399F86 is Gossamer, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #399F86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gossamer?

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

What colors pair well with Gossamer?

Gossamer 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 Gossamer?

You can download Gossamer 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 Gossamer?

The hex code is #399F86. In RGB it's 57, 159, 134, and in HSL it's 165°, 47%, 42%.

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