GREENS

Angry Ocean

#4E6563

RGB 78, 101, 99 · HSL 175°, 13%, 35% · CMYK 23, 0, 2, 60

Angry Ocean is #4E6563 in HEX — rgb(78, 101, 99), hsl(175°, 13%, 35%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 2%, 60%).

Angry Ocean pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 13%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#4E6563

RGB78, 101, 99

HSL175°, 13%, 35%

HSV175°, 23%, 40%

CMYK23, 0, 2, 60

Decimal5137763

CSS RGBrgb(78, 101, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 13%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Angry Ocean S28A7

Exact match

Behr

Charcoal BXC-41

ΔE 1.3 · #4C6261

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Sash Green SW2810

ΔE 2.2 · #506A67

Valspar

Sequoia Glade 5002-4C

ΔE 3 · #4D6061

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 3.2 · #576B6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Micropolis 472

ΔE 3.6 · #556E6B

Benjamin Moore

Polished 713

ΔE 3.7 · #4F6D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Creek DE5775

ΔE 3.8 · #50676B

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 4 · #586768

Vista Paint

Micropolis C-471

ΔE 4.1 · #586F6C

Kilz

Charcoal RM150

ΔE 4.4 · #566466

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.9 · #587675

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 7.2 · #4E5754

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.7 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 9.2 · #646462

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#4E6563

#654E50

Analogous

#4E6557

#4E6563

#4E5B65

Triadic

#4E6563

#634E65

#65634E

Split-Complementary

#4E6563

#654E5B

#65574E

Tetradic

#4E6563

#574E65

#654E50

#5B654E

Monochromatic

#0B0E0E

#2C3A39

#4E6563

#6F908D

#9AB1AF

Rectangle

#4E6563

#4E5065

#654E50

#65634E

Compound

#4E6563

#4E5B65

#654E50

#65574E

Variations

Lighter

#6A8A88

#91A7A5

#C0CAC9

Darker

#3E5150

#2A3837

#182120

Saturation

#565D5C

#4E6563

#278C83

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

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4E6563

#5C5E64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E6563

#626263

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E6563

#4F6464

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Angry Ocean 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

#7A7865

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4E6563

Daylight 5500K

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

#677D8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F393C

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: #4E6563;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E6563;

CSS Variable

--color-angry-ocean: #4E6563;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angry-ocean': '#4E6563' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E6563] text-[#4E6563]

SCSS

$angry-ocean: #4E6563;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E6563?

#4E6563 is Angry Ocean, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #4E6563 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angry Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Angry Ocean?

Angry Ocean 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 Angry Ocean?

You can download Angry Ocean 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 Angry Ocean?

The hex code is #4E6563. In RGB it's 78, 101, 99, and in HSL it's 175°, 13%, 35%.

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