GREENS

Pond Newt

#486B67

RGB 72, 107, 103 · HSL 173°, 20%, 35% · CMYK 33, 0, 4, 58

Pond Newt is #486B67 in HEX — rgb(72, 107, 103), hsl(173°, 20%, 35%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 4%, 58%).

Pond Newt pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 20%, 35%. 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#486B67

RGB72, 107, 103

HSL173°, 20%, 35%

HSV173°, 33%, 42%

CMYK33, 0, 4, 58

Decimal4746087

CSS RGBrgb(72, 107, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 20%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Rift S28B7

ΔE 1.9 · #4C6A67

Behr

Amphibian 730F-6

ΔE 2.1 · #496866

Benjamin Moore

Polished 713

ΔE 2.9 · #4F6D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 2.9 · #52706C

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 3.3 · #506A67

PPG

Smoky Emerald 1143-6

ΔE 3.3 · #4C726B

Valspar

Shady Palm 5003-6C

ΔE 4 · #547470

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 4.1 · #556E6B

Vista Paint

Mandalay Bay K-217

ΔE 4.4 · #4C7474

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 5.6 · #587675

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 5.8 · #45676C

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 8.1 · #586768

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 9 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.3 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 11.7 · #5E7A65

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#486B67

#6B474C

Analogous

#476B55

#486B67

#475D6B

Triadic

#486B67

#67476B

#6B6747

Split-Complementary

#486B67

#6B475D

#6B5547

Tetradic

#486B67

#55476B

#6B474C

#5D6B47

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F

#293D3B

#486B67

#669993

#94B8B3

Rectangle

#486B67

#474C6B

#6B474C

#6B6747

Compound

#486B67

#475D6B

#6B474C

#6B5547

Variations

Lighter

#62938D

#8BACA9

#BDCDCB

Darker

#385653

#263C39

#162322

Saturation

#545F5D

#476B67

#248F82

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

5.87:1

vs Black

3.57:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#486B67

#5F6068

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#486B67

#666668

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#486B67

#4A6A69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pond Newt 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

#757D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#486B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#63828D

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F393D

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: #486B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #486B67;

CSS Variable

--color-pond-newt: #486B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pond-newt': '#486B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#486B67] text-[#486B67]

SCSS

$pond-newt: #486B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #486B67?

#486B67 is Pond Newt, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #486B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pond Newt?

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

What colors pair well with Pond Newt?

Pond Newt 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 Pond Newt?

You can download Pond Newt 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 Pond Newt?

The hex code is #486B67. In RGB it's 72, 107, 103, and in HSL it's 173°, 20%, 35%.

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