GREENS

Myth

#51757A

RGB 81, 117, 122 · HSL 187°, 20%, 40% · CMYK 34, 4, 0, 52

Myth is #51757A in HEX — rgb(81, 117, 122), hsl(187°, 20%, 40%), cmyk(34%, 4%, 0%, 52%).

Myth pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 20%, 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#51757A

RGB81, 117, 122

HSL187°, 20%, 40%

HSV187°, 34%, 48%

CMYK34, 4, 0, 52

Decimal5338490

CSS RGBrgb(81, 117, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 20%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Myth 740F-5

Exact match

PPG

Vining Ivy 1148-6

ΔE 1.6 · #4B7378

Dulux

Winter Storm S32A6

ΔE 1.9 · #4B7279

Benjamin Moore

Bella 720

ΔE 2.4 · #55757D

Vista Paint

Mandalay Bay K-217

ΔE 3.6 · #4C7474

Valspar

Ocean Abyss 5002-6C

ΔE 3.7 · #4C6D6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowman Blue 500

ΔE 3.8 · #587176

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 3.9 · #587675

Sherwin-Williams

Mediterranean SW7617

ΔE 4.3 · #60797D

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 5.5 · #45676C

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 5.5 · #4C6A74

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 5.9 · #52706C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.3 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 9.2 · #667480

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 10.3 · #497E76

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#51757A

#7A5652

Analogous

#527A6B

#51757A

#52617A

Triadic

#51757A

#7A5276

#767A52

Split-Complementary

#51757A

#7A5261

#7A6B52

Tetradic

#51757A

#6B527A

#7A5652

#617A52

Monochromatic

#141D1F

#334A4D

#51757A

#759EA3

#A3BEC2

Rectangle

#51757A

#56527A

#7A5652

#767A52

Compound

#51757A

#52617A

#7A5652

#7A6B52

Variations

Lighter

#6C979D

#94AFB3

#C2CFD1

Darker

#405F63

#2C4244

#192628

Saturation

#606B6C

#52767A

#2995A3

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#51757A

#676B7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#51757A

#707079

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#51757A

#527574

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Myth 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

#7C8477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#51757A

Daylight 5500K

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

#69899B

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6C4641

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: #51757A;

CSS — background

background-color: #51757A;

CSS Variable

--color-myth: #51757A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'myth': '#51757A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#51757A] text-[#51757A]

SCSS

$myth: #51757A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51757A?

#51757A is Myth, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #51757A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Myth?

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

What colors pair well with Myth?

Myth 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 Myth?

You can download Myth 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 Myth?

The hex code is #51757A. In RGB it's 81, 117, 122, and in HSL it's 187°, 20%, 40%.

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