GREENS

Calypso

#3A7B86

RGB 58, 123, 134 · HSL 189°, 40%, 38% · CMYK 57, 8, 0, 47

Calypso is #3A7B86 in HEX — rgb(58, 123, 134), hsl(189°, 40%, 38%), cmyk(57%, 8%, 0%, 47%).

Calypso pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 40%, 38%. 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#3A7B86

RGB58, 123, 134

HSL189°, 40%, 38%

HSV189°, 57%, 53%

CMYK57, 8, 0, 47

Decimal3832710

CSS RGBrgb(58, 123, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 40%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 727

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 1.2 · #3E7A85

Dulux

Sea Quest S32C6

ΔE 1.4 · #3E7B84

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 1.8 · #417C88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 2 · #317983

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 2.3 · #447F8A

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 2.9 · #34808B

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 3.4 · #317D8D

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 3.7 · #38838D

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 3.8 · #427E83

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 4.3 · #3C797D

PPG

Adventure 1151-6

ΔE 5.6 · #34788C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 5.8 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 6.7 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 21 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#3A7B86

#88463A

Analogous

#3A886D

#3A7B86

#3A5588

Triadic

#3A7B86

#883A7C

#7C883A

Split-Complementary

#3A7B86

#883A55

#886D3A

Tetradic

#3A7B86

#6D3A88

#88463A

#55883A

Monochromatic

#0C1A1D

#234B52

#3A7B86

#57A9B7

#8DC4CE

Rectangle

#3A7B86

#463A88

#88463A

#7C883A

Compound

#3A7B86

#3A5588

#88463A

#886D3A

Variations

Lighter

#4EA4B3

#80B7C0

#B8D3D7

Darker

#2D646E

#1E464D

#11292D

Saturation

#55696D

#3A7C88

#1D90A5

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

4.82:1

vs Black

4.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3A7B86

#636C87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A7B86

#737385

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A7B86

#3B7C79

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calypso 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

#6B8980

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A7B86

Daylight 5500K

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

#588EA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#6E3F36

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: #3A7B86;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A7B86;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso: #3A7B86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso': '#3A7B86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A7B86] text-[#3A7B86]

SCSS

$calypso: #3A7B86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A7B86?

#3A7B86 is Calypso, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3A7B86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso?

Calypso 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 Calypso?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso?

The hex code is #3A7B86. In RGB it's 58, 123, 134, and in HSL it's 189°, 40%, 38%.

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