GREENS

Aquatic Green

#49999A

RGB 73, 153, 154 · HSL 181°, 36%, 45% · CMYK 53, 1, 0, 40

Aquatic Green is #49999A in HEX — rgb(73, 153, 154), hsl(181°, 36%, 45%), cmyk(53%, 1%, 0%, 40%).

Aquatic Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 36%, 45%. 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#49999A

RGB73, 153, 154

HSL181°, 36%, 45%

HSV181°, 53%, 60%

CMYK53, 1, 0, 40

Decimal4823450

CSS RGBrgb(73, 153, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 36%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Catalan S29E6

ΔE 2.2 · #429594

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #4E9795

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2052-40

ΔE 2.6 · #4A9FA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 2.6 · #559C9B

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 3.3 · #579A99

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 3.5 · #57A1A0

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 3.9 · #4C928F

Behr

Oarsman Blue S450-5

ΔE 4.5 · #58A4A2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4.7 · #5D9B9B

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 4.8 · #4BA4A9

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 6.2 · #5C9598

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 10.4 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.2 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.7 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.2 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 19.4 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#49999A

#9C4B49

Analogous

#499C74

#49999A

#49719C

Triadic

#49999A

#9C499B

#9B9C49

Split-Complementary

#49999A

#9C4971

#9C7449

Tetradic

#49999A

#74499C

#9C4B49

#719C49

Monochromatic

#183434

#316768

#49999A

#74BCBE

#A8D5D6

Rectangle

#49999A

#4B499C

#9C4B49

#9B9C49

Compound

#49999A

#49719C

#9C4B49

#9C7449

Variations

Lighter

#66B6B7

#91C4C5

#C2DADA

Darker

#397D7F

#265758

#163334

Saturation

#667F7F

#499B9C

#25BEC1

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

3.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.31:1

Deuteranopia

#49999A

#7E859C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49999A

#8F8F9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49999A

#4D9896

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquatic 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

#769F8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49999A

Daylight 5500K

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

#63A4B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7F4544

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: #49999A;

CSS — background

background-color: #49999A;

CSS Variable

--color-aquatic-green: #49999A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquatic-green': '#49999A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49999A] text-[#49999A]

SCSS

$aquatic-green: #49999A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49999A?

#49999A is Aquatic Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #49999A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquatic Green?

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

What colors pair well with Aquatic Green?

Aquatic 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 Aquatic Green?

You can download Aquatic 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 Aquatic Green?

The hex code is #49999A. In RGB it's 73, 153, 154, and in HSL it's 181°, 36%, 45%.

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