GREENS

Paramount

#465D5E

RGB 70, 93, 94 · HSL 183°, 15%, 32% · CMYK 26, 1, 0, 63

Paramount is #465D5E in HEX — rgb(70, 93, 94), hsl(183°, 15%, 32%), cmyk(26%, 1%, 0%, 63%).

Paramount pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 15%, 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#465D5E

RGB70, 93, 94

HSL183°, 15%, 32%

HSV183°, 26%, 37%

CMYK26, 1, 0, 63

Decimal4611422

CSS RGBrgb(70, 93, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 15%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Paramount 720F-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Still Water SW6223

ΔE 1.7 · #4A5D5F

Benjamin Moore

Yorktowne HC-133

ΔE 1.8 · #475B5E

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 2.1 · #4D6061

Hallman-Lindsay

Volute historic-volute

ΔE 2.2 · #445A5E

PPG

Antique Slate 13-29

ΔE 2.6 · #455C59

Vista Paint

Volute C-1379

ΔE 2.8 · #495B5F

Dunn-Edwards

Loch Ness DE5748

ΔE 3 · #445956

Dulux

Wellington S29A7

ΔE 3.1 · #4F6464

Kilz

Fathoms Below RE290-02

ΔE 3.1 · #3F5A5F

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.6 · #586768

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 5.9 · #4E5754

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.7 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 8 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.1 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#465D5E

#5E4745

Analogous

#455E53

#465D5E

#45505E

Triadic

#465D5E

#5E455D

#5D5E45

Split-Complementary

#465D5E

#5E4550

#5E5345

Tetradic

#465D5E

#53455E

#5E4745

#505E45

Monochromatic

#0B0E0F

#253132

#465D5E

#66888A

#90ABAD

Rectangle

#465D5E

#47455E

#5E4745

#5D5E45

Compound

#465D5E

#45505E

#5E4745

#5E5345

Variations

Lighter

#638486

#8AA3A4

#BCC8C9

Darker

#374B4C

#253434

#161E1F

Saturation

#4E5555

#455D5E

#237C81

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#465D5E

#54565F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#465D5E

#5A5A5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#465D5E

#475D5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Paramount 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

#747262

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#465D5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#617786

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.

#573634

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: #465D5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #465D5E;

CSS Variable

--color-paramount: #465D5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paramount': '#465D5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#465D5E] text-[#465D5E]

SCSS

$paramount: #465D5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #465D5E?

#465D5E is Paramount, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #465D5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paramount?

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

What colors pair well with Paramount?

Paramount 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 Paramount?

You can download Paramount 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 Paramount?

The hex code is #465D5E. In RGB it's 70, 93, 94, and in HSL it's 183°, 15%, 32%.

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