GREENS

Moonlit Surf

#4B8075

RGB 75, 128, 117 · HSL 168°, 26%, 40% · CMYK 41, 0, 9, 50

Moonlit Surf is #4B8075 in HEX — rgb(75, 128, 117), hsl(168°, 26%, 40%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 9%, 50%).

Moonlit Surf pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 26%, 40%. 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#4B8075

RGB75, 128, 117

HSL168°, 26%, 40%

HSV168°, 41%, 50%

CMYK41, 0, 9, 50

Decimal4948085

CSS RGBrgb(75, 128, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 26%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Moonlit Surf 5004-6B

Exact match

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 1.9 · #497E76

Dulux

Tee Off S27D7

ΔE 2.9 · #478071

Behr

Tealish S440-6

ΔE 3.4 · #3D7B71

PPG

Carlisle 1141-6

ΔE 3.8 · #45867C

Benjamin Moore

Highlands 650

ΔE 5 · #3C7F70

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 5 · #518682

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 5.7 · #36746C

Dunn-Edwards

Stately Stems DE5712

ΔE 6 · #577A6C

Vista Paint

Emerald Valley K-257

ΔE 6.2 · #3B8272

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 7.4 · #3A8483

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.5 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 9.8 · #5E7A65

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 10.3 · #587675

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.8 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.8 · #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

#4B8075

#814B56

Analogous

#4B815B

#4B8075

#4B7181

Triadic

#4B8075

#764B81

#81764B

Split-Complementary

#4B8075

#814B71

#815B4B

Tetradic

#4B8075

#5B4B81

#814B56

#71814B

Monochromatic

#13201D

#2F504A

#4B8075

#6EAA9E

#9FC6BE

Rectangle

#4B8075

#4B5681

#814B56

#81764B

Compound

#4B8075

#4B7181

#814B56

#815B4B

Variations

Lighter

#65A498

#8FB7AF

#C0D3CF

Darker

#3B685F

#284842

#172A26

Saturation

#5E6E6B

#4B8176

#26A68D

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#4B8075

#6F7077

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4B8075

#797977

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4B8075

#4F7E7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Moonlit Surf 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

#788D73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4B8075

Daylight 5500K

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

#659297

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.

#6C414A

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: #4B8075;

CSS — background

background-color: #4B8075;

CSS Variable

--color-moonlit-surf: #4B8075;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonlit-surf': '#4B8075' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4B8075] text-[#4B8075]

SCSS

$moonlit-surf: #4B8075;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4B8075?

#4B8075 is Moonlit Surf, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4B8075 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonlit Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Moonlit Surf?

Moonlit Surf 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 Moonlit Surf?

You can download Moonlit Surf 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 Moonlit Surf?

The hex code is #4B8075. In RGB it's 75, 128, 117, and in HSL it's 168°, 26%, 40%.

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