GREENS

Volute

#445A5E

RGB 68, 90, 94 · HSL 189°, 16%, 32% · CMYK 28, 4, 0, 63

Volute is #445A5E in HEX — rgb(68, 90, 94), hsl(189°, 16%, 32%), cmyk(28%, 4%, 0%, 63%).

Volute pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 16%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#445A5E

RGB68, 90, 94

HSL189°, 16%, 32%

HSV189°, 28%, 37%

CMYK28, 4, 0, 63

Decimal4479582

CSS RGBrgb(68, 90, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 16%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Volute historic-volute

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Vanderberg 721

ΔE 1 · #475B5E

Behr

Graphic Charcoal N500-6

ΔE 1.3 · #46595E

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 1.6 · #495B5F

Kilz

Fathoms Below RE290-02

ΔE 1.8 · #3F5A5F

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 2.1 · #4A5D5F

Dulux

Benang SG5D7

ΔE 2.6 · #425860

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Shadows DEA183

ΔE 2.7 · #455559

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 3.3 · #4D6061

PPG

Mountain Pine 1034-7

ΔE 3.5 · #3B5257

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 4.8 · #485761

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 6 · #3D4E57

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 6.4 · #4E5754

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.2 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.5 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#445A5E

#5F4845

Analogous

#455F56

#445A5E

#454E5F

Triadic

#445A5E

#5F455B

#5B5F45

Split-Complementary

#445A5E

#5F454E

#5F5645

Tetradic

#445A5E

#56455F

#5F4845

#4E5F45

Monochromatic

#0B0E0F

#243032

#445A5E

#65858B

#8FA9AE

Rectangle

#445A5E

#48455F

#5F4845

#5B5F45

Compound

#445A5E

#454E5F

#5F4845

#5F5645

Variations

Lighter

#628187

#89A1A5

#BCC7C9

Darker

#36494C

#253235

#151D1F

Saturation

#4E5456

#455B5F

#227381

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

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#445A5E

#51545F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#445A5E

#57575D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#445A5E

#445A59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Volute 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

#727062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#445A5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#607586

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#573934

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: #445A5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #445A5E;

CSS Variable

--color-volute: #445A5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'volute': '#445A5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#445A5E] text-[#445A5E]

SCSS

$volute: #445A5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #445A5E?

#445A5E is Volute, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #445A5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Volute?

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

What colors pair well with Volute?

Volute 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 Volute?

You can download Volute 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 Volute?

The hex code is #445A5E. In RGB it's 68, 90, 94, and in HSL it's 189°, 16%, 32%.

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