GREENS

Catalan

#429395

RGB 66, 147, 149 · HSL 181°, 39%, 42% · CMYK 56, 1, 0, 42

Catalan is #429395 in HEX — rgb(66, 147, 149), hsl(181°, 39%, 42%), cmyk(56%, 1%, 0%, 42%).

Catalan pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 39%, 42%. 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#429395

RGB66, 147, 149

HSL181°, 39%, 42%

HSV181°, 56%, 58%

CMYK56, 1, 0, 42

Decimal4363157

CSS RGBrgb(66, 147, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 39%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Catalan S29E6

ΔE 2 · #429594

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #4E9795

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 3.5 · #4C928F

Benjamin Moore

Soft 671

ΔE 4.5 · #409894

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4.5 · #559C9B

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 4.6 · #579A99

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 4.9 · #2B888D

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.9 · #2B8C8B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 5.4 · #3F888F

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 5.8 · #57A1A0

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 6.4 · #5C9598

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.2 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 11.1 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.9 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 12.9 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 20.6 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#429395

#954341

Analogous

#41956C

#429395

#416A95

Triadic

#429395

#954193

#939541

Split-Complementary

#429395

#95416A

#956C41

Tetradic

#429395

#6C4195

#954341

#6A9541

Monochromatic

#132A2B

#2A5F60

#429395

#67BBBC

#9CD3D3

Rectangle

#429395

#434195

#954341

#939541

Compound

#429395

#416A95

#954341

#956C41

Variations

Lighter

#5BB5B7

#89C3C4

#BDD9D9

Darker

#337879

#225354

#133132

Saturation

#5F7778

#419395

#21B3B6

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

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#429395

#787F97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#429395

#898995

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#429395

#469290

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Catalan 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

#719B8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#429395

Daylight 5500K

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

#5EA0AF

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.

#793E3D

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: #429395;

CSS — background

background-color: #429395;

CSS Variable

--color-catalan: #429395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catalan': '#429395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#429395] text-[#429395]

SCSS

$catalan: #429395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #429395?

#429395 is Catalan, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #429395 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catalan?

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

What colors pair well with Catalan?

Catalan 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 Catalan?

You can download Catalan 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 Catalan?

The hex code is #429395. In RGB it's 66, 147, 149, and in HSL it's 181°, 39%, 42%.

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