GREENS

French Blue

#4C928F

RGB 76, 146, 143 · HSL 177°, 32%, 44% · CMYK 48, 0, 2, 43

French Blue is #4C928F in HEX — rgb(76, 146, 143), hsl(177°, 32%, 44%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 2%, 43%).

French Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 32%, 44%. 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#4C928F

RGB76, 146, 143

HSL177°, 32%, 44%

HSV177°, 48%, 57%

CMYK48, 0, 2, 43

Decimal5018255

CSS RGBrgb(76, 146, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 32%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

Exact match

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 2 · #4E9795

Dulux

Catalan S29E6

ΔE 3.1 · #429594

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 3.6 · #579A99

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4 · #559C9B

Benjamin Moore

Soft 671

ΔE 4.6 · #409894

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 4.8 · #418D84

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4.9 · #5D9B9B

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 4.9 · #609896

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 5.4 · #4D8681

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 5.8 · #5C9598

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.2 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.3 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 12.9 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 20.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#4C928F

#944C50

Analogous

#4C946D

#4C928F

#4C7494

Triadic

#4C928F

#914C94

#94914C

Split-Complementary

#4C928F

#944C74

#946D4C

Tetradic

#4C928F

#6D4C94

#944C50

#74944C

Monochromatic

#182F2E

#32625F

#4C928F

#75B8B5

#A7D2D0

Rectangle

#4C928F

#4C5094

#944C50

#94914C

Compound

#4C928F

#4C7494

#944C50

#946D4C

Variations

Lighter

#68B1AE

#92C1BE

#C2D8D7

Darker

#3C7875

#285351

#173130

Saturation

#657B7A

#4C9491

#26BAB3

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.82:1

Deuteranopia

#4C928F

#7B7F91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4C928F

#89898F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4C928F

#50918F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

French Blue 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

#789A86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4C928F

Daylight 5500K

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

#669FAB

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.

#794548

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: #4C928F;

CSS — background

background-color: #4C928F;

CSS Variable

--color-french-blue: #4C928F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-blue': '#4C928F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4C928F] text-[#4C928F]

SCSS

$french-blue: #4C928F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4C928F?

#4C928F is French Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4C928F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Blue?

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

What colors pair well with French Blue?

French Blue 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 French Blue?

You can download French Blue 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 French Blue?

The hex code is #4C928F. In RGB it's 76, 146, 143, and in HSL it's 177°, 32%, 44%.

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