GREENS

Peabody

#3F7074

RGB 63, 112, 116 · HSL 185°, 30%, 35% · CMYK 46, 3, 0, 55

Peabody is #3F7074 in HEX — rgb(63, 112, 116), hsl(185°, 30%, 35%), cmyk(46%, 3%, 0%, 55%).

Peabody pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 30%, 35%. 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#3F7074

RGB63, 112, 116

HSL185°, 30%, 35%

HSV185°, 46%, 45%

CMYK46, 3, 0, 55

Decimal4157556

CSS RGBrgb(63, 112, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 30%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ocean Slumber 5004-8C

ΔE 0.8 · #3D6F74

Dulux

Peabody S30B6

ΔE 1.6 · #3F7274

Kilz

Tempest RE290-01

ΔE 2.4 · #3A6C73

PPG

Vining Ivy 1148-6

ΔE 3.3 · #4B7378

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 3.5 · #38757B

Benjamin Moore

Fair CSP-715

ΔE 3.7 · #4A6F74

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 4.4 · #3C797D

Behr

Cathedral 520F-6

ΔE 4.7 · #33767B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5.8 · #427E83

Dunn-Edwards

Mysterious Blue DE5768

ΔE 5.9 · #3E7A85

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.6 · #317983

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7.1 · #587675

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 7.3 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 7.3 · #447F8A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#3F7074

#74433E

Analogous

#3E745E

#3F7074

#3E5574

Triadic

#3F7074

#743E70

#70743E

Split-Complementary

#3F7074

#743E55

#745E3E

Tetradic

#3F7074

#5E3E74

#74433E

#55743E

Monochromatic

#091011

#244042

#3F7074

#599FA6

#8BBCC1

Rectangle

#3F7074

#433E74

#74433E

#70743E

Compound

#3F7074

#3E5574

#74433E

#745E3E

Variations

Lighter

#56999F

#82B1B5

#B9CFD1

Darker

#315A5E

#213F41

#132526

Saturation

#516061

#3E7074

#1F8A93

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

5.55:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3F7074

#5E6375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3F7074

#6A6A73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3F7074

#41706E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peabody 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

#6F8172

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3F7074

Daylight 5500K

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

#5C8696

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.

#5F3C39

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: #3F7074;

CSS — background

background-color: #3F7074;

CSS Variable

--color-peabody: #3F7074;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peabody': '#3F7074' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3F7074] text-[#3F7074]

SCSS

$peabody: #3F7074;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3F7074?

#3F7074 is Peabody, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3F7074 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peabody?

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

What colors pair well with Peabody?

Peabody 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 Peabody?

You can download Peabody 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 Peabody?

The hex code is #3F7074. In RGB it's 63, 112, 116, and in HSL it's 185°, 30%, 35%.

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