GREENS

Azurite Water Green

#497F73

RGB 73, 127, 115 · HSL 167°, 27%, 39% · CMYK 43, 0, 9, 50

Azurite Water Green is #497F73 in HEX — rgb(73, 127, 115), hsl(167°, 27%, 39%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 9%, 50%).

Azurite Water Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 27%, 39%. 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#497F73

RGB73, 127, 115

HSL167°, 27%, 39%

HSV167°, 43%, 50%

CMYK43, 0, 9, 50

Decimal4816755

CSS RGBrgb(73, 127, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 27%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Moonlit Surf 5004-6B

ΔE 0.9 · #4B8075

Dulux

Tee Off S27D7

ΔE 2.1 · #478071

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 2.5 · #497E76

Behr

Tealish S440-6

ΔE 3 · #3D7B71

PPG

Carlisle 1141-6

ΔE 3.8 · #45867C

Benjamin Moore

Highlands 650

ΔE 4.3 · #3C7F70

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Needle DE5706

ΔE 5.2 · #3A7968

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 5.4 · #36746C

Vista Paint

Emerald Valley K-257

ΔE 5.5 · #3B8272

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 5.8 · #518682

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 7.7 · #3A8483

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 9.7 · #5E7A65

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.1 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 10.9 · #587675

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.2 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#497F73

#7E4954

Analogous

#497E58

#497F73

#496F7E

Triadic

#497F73

#73497E

#7E7349

Split-Complementary

#497F73

#7E496F

#7E5849

Tetradic

#497F73

#58497E

#7E4954

#6F7E49

Monochromatic

#111D1A

#2D4E47

#497F73

#6AA99C

#9BC5BC

Rectangle

#497F73

#49547E

#7E4954

#7E7349

Compound

#497F73

#496F7E

#7E4954

#7E5849

Variations

Lighter

#61A496

#8CB7AE

#BED3CE

Darker

#39665C

#264740

#162A25

Saturation

#5B6C68

#497E73

#24A387

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#497F73

#6E6F75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#497F73

#787875

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#497F73

#4D7C7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Azurite Water Green 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

#768C71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#497F73

Daylight 5500K

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

#639196

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#6A3F49

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: #497F73;

CSS — background

background-color: #497F73;

CSS Variable

--color-azurite-water-green: #497F73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'azurite-water-green': '#497F73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#497F73] text-[#497F73]

SCSS

$azurite-water-green: #497F73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #497F73?

#497F73 is Azurite Water Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #497F73 warm or cool?

Azurite Water Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Azurite Water Green?

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

What colors pair well with Azurite Water Green?

Azurite Water Green 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 Azurite Water Green?

You can download Azurite Water Green 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 Azurite Water Green?

The hex code is #497F73. In RGB it's 73, 127, 115, and in HSL it's 167°, 27%, 39%.

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