GREENS

Catalan

#429594

RGB 66, 149, 148 · HSL 179°, 39%, 42% · CMYK 56, 0, 1, 42

Catalan is #429594 in HEX — rgb(66, 149, 148), hsl(179°, 39%, 42%), cmyk(56%, 0%, 1%, 42%).

Catalan pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 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#429594

RGB66, 149, 148

HSL179°, 39%, 42%

HSV179°, 56%, 58%

CMYK56, 0, 1, 42

Decimal4363668

CSS RGBrgb(66, 149, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 39%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Catalan S29E6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 671

ΔE 2.5 · #409894

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #4E9795

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 3.1 · #4C928F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4.1 · #559C9B

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.4 · #2B8C8B

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 4.5 · #579A99

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 5.2 · #57A1A0

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 5.6 · #418D84

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 6.2 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 7.2 · #019196

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 10.5 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.7 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 11.3 · #009185

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 11.7 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 21.6 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#429594

#954143

Analogous

#41956A

#429594

#416C95

Triadic

#429594

#934195

#959341

Split-Complementary

#429594

#95416C

#956A41

Tetradic

#429594

#6A4195

#954143

#6C9541

Monochromatic

#132B2A

#2A605F

#429594

#67BCBB

#9CD3D3

Rectangle

#429594

#414395

#954143

#959341

Compound

#429594

#416C95

#954143

#956A41

Variations

Lighter

#5BB7B5

#89C4C3

#BDD9D9

Darker

#337978

#225453

#133231

Saturation

#5F7877

#419593

#21B6B3

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#429594

#7A8096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#429594

#8B8B94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#429594

#479492

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

#719C8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#429594

Daylight 5500K

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

#5EA1AE

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.

#793D3E

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: #429594;

CSS — background

background-color: #429594;

CSS Variable

--color-catalan: #429594;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catalan': '#429594' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#429594] text-[#429594]

SCSS

$catalan: #429594;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #429594?

#429594 is Catalan, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #429594 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 #429594. In RGB it's 66, 149, 148, and in HSL it's 179°, 39%, 42%.

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