GREENS

Flounce

#4A8991

RGB 74, 137, 145 · HSL 187°, 32%, 43% · CMYK 49, 6, 0, 43

Flounce is #4A8991 in HEX — rgb(74, 137, 145), hsl(187°, 32%, 43%), cmyk(49%, 6%, 0%, 43%).

Flounce pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 32%, 43%. 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#4A8991

RGB74, 137, 145

HSL187°, 32%, 43%

HSV187°, 49%, 57%

CMYK49, 6, 0, 43

Decimal4884881

CSS RGBrgb(74, 137, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 32%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flounce S32C5

Exact match

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 2.7 · #3F888F

Valspar

Ocean Voyage 5003-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #548D97

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 3.8 · #38838D

Behr

Heron 530F-6

ΔE 3.9 · #4A8088

Benjamin Moore

Rendezvous 726

ΔE 4.3 · #51949E

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 4.3 · #447F8A

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 4.6 · #427E83

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 5.3 · #5796A1

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 5.6 · #5C9598

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 5.6 · #417C88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.7 · #317983

PPG

Lucky Shamrock 1146-6

ΔE 7.4 · #487A7B

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.4 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.4 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 18.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#4A8991

#91534B

Analogous

#4B9176

#4A8991

#4B6591

Triadic

#4A8991

#914B89

#89914B

Split-Complementary

#4A8991

#914B65

#91764B

Tetradic

#4A8991

#764B91

#91534B

#65914B

Monochromatic

#17292C

#31595E

#4A8991

#72AEB6

#A4CBD0

Rectangle

#4A8991

#534B91

#91534B

#89914B

Compound

#4A8991

#4B6591

#91534B

#91764B

Variations

Lighter

#66A7B0

#90BAC0

#C1D5D8

Darker

#3A6E75

#274D52

#162D30

Saturation

#637678

#4B8991

#25A5B6

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#4A8991

#727992

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A8991

#818190

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A8991

#4B8987

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Flounce 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

#779388

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A8991

Daylight 5500K

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

#6498AC

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.

#774A44

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: #4A8991;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A8991;

CSS Variable

--color-flounce: #4A8991;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flounce': '#4A8991' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A8991] text-[#4A8991]

SCSS

$flounce: #4A8991;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A8991?

#4A8991 is Flounce, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4A8991 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flounce?

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

What colors pair well with Flounce?

Flounce 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 Flounce?

You can download Flounce 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 Flounce?

The hex code is #4A8991. In RGB it's 74, 137, 145, and in HSL it's 187°, 32%, 43%.

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