GREENS

Amphibian

#496866

RGB 73, 104, 102 · HSL 176°, 18%, 35% · CMYK 30, 0, 2, 59

Amphibian is #496866 in HEX — rgb(73, 104, 102), hsl(176°, 18%, 35%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 2%, 59%).

Amphibian pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 18%, 35%. 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#496866

RGB73, 104, 102

HSL176°, 18%, 35%

HSV176°, 30%, 41%

CMYK30, 0, 2, 59

Decimal4810854

CSS RGBrgb(73, 104, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 18%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amphibian 730F-6

Exact match

Dulux

Deep Rift S28B7

ΔE 1.1 · #4C6A67

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 2.1 · #506A67

Benjamin Moore

Polished 713

ΔE 2.3 · #4F6D6C

Valspar

Ocean Abyss 5002-6C

ΔE 3.2 · #4C6D6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 3.5 · #556E6B

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 3.5 · #52706C

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 4.3 · #45676C

Vista Paint

Micropolis C-471

ΔE 4.4 · #586F6C

PPG

Evening Emerald 1144-6

ΔE 4.7 · #56736F

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 5.8 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 6.3 · #586768

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.6 · #4C6A74

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 9.8 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.7 · #415448

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 11.9 · #646462

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#496866

#69494B

Analogous

#496957

#496866

#495B69

Triadic

#496866

#674969

#696749

Split-Complementary

#496866

#69495B

#695749

Tetradic

#496866

#574969

#69494B

#5B6949

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F

#2A3C3B

#496866

#699693

#96B6B4

Rectangle

#496866

#494B69

#69494B

#696749

Compound

#496866

#495B69

#69494B

#695749

Variations

Lighter

#64908D

#8CABA9

#BECCCB

Darker

#3A5553

#273B3A

#172222

Saturation

#545E5D

#496967

#258E87

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

6.08:1

vs Black

3.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#496866

#5D5F67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#496866

#646466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#496866

#4A6766

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Amphibian 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

#767B68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#496866

Daylight 5500K

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

#63808C

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.

#5F393B

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: #496866;

CSS — background

background-color: #496866;

CSS Variable

--color-amphibian: #496866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amphibian': '#496866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#496866] text-[#496866]

SCSS

$amphibian: #496866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #496866?

#496866 is Amphibian, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #496866 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amphibian?

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

What colors pair well with Amphibian?

Amphibian 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 Amphibian?

You can download Amphibian 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 Amphibian?

The hex code is #496866. In RGB it's 73, 104, 102, and in HSL it's 176°, 18%, 35%.

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