GREENS

Perky

#408E79

RGB 64, 142, 121 · HSL 164°, 38%, 40% · CMYK 55, 0, 15, 44

Perky is #408E79 in HEX — rgb(64, 142, 121), hsl(164°, 38%, 40%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 15%, 44%).

Perky pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 38%, 40%. 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#408E79

RGB64, 142, 121

HSL164°, 38%, 40%

HSV164°, 55%, 56%

CMYK55, 0, 15, 44

Decimal4230777

CSS RGBrgb(64, 142, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 38%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Perky S27E7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Juniper 601

ΔE 2.4 · #468B75

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 2.4 · #368976

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 3 · #488D74

Vista Paint

On the Nile C-709

ΔE 3.6 · #488C72

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 4.6 · #4F9785

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 5.7 · #46836E

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 6.1 · #579C87

Behr

Pacific Sea Teal 510D-7

ΔE 6.3 · #339880

PPG

Derby Green 1140-5

ΔE 6.7 · #599C89

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.3 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 9.1 · #009185

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 11.9 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 12.1 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 15.4 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17.7 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#408E79

#8D3F54

Analogous

#3F8D51

#408E79

#3F7B8D

Triadic

#408E79

#783F8D

#8D783F

Split-Complementary

#408E79

#8D3F7B

#8D513F

Tetradic

#408E79

#513F8D

#8D3F54

#7B8D3F

Monochromatic

#10231E

#28584B

#408E79

#61B8A1

#95D0C0

Rectangle

#408E79

#3F548D

#8D3F54

#8D783F

Compound

#408E79

#3F7B8D

#8D3F54

#8D513F

Variations

Lighter

#56B39A

#86C1B1

#BBD8D0

Darker

#317261

#215043

#122F27

Saturation

#5A726B

#3F8D78

#20AC87

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#408E79

#78787B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#408E79

#85857C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#408E79

#488A8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Perky 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

#6F9776

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#408E79

Daylight 5500K

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

#5D9C9A

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#733B4A

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: #408E79;

CSS — background

background-color: #408E79;

CSS Variable

--color-perky: #408E79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perky': '#408E79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#408E79] text-[#408E79]

SCSS

$perky: #408E79;

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#2A806C · ΔE 5.7

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#599E84 · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #408E79?

#408E79 is Perky, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #408E79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perky?

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

What colors pair well with Perky?

Perky 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 Perky?

You can download Perky 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 Perky?

The hex code is #408E79. In RGB it's 64, 142, 121, and in HSL it's 164°, 38%, 40%.

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