GREENS

Rockpool

#519EA1

RGB 81, 158, 161 · HSL 182°, 33%, 47% · CMYK 50, 2, 0, 37

Rockpool is #519EA1 in HEX — rgb(81, 158, 161), hsl(182°, 33%, 47%), cmyk(50%, 2%, 0%, 37%).

Rockpool pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 33%, 47%. 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#519EA1

RGB81, 158, 161

HSL182°, 33%, 47%

HSV182°, 50%, 63%

CMYK50, 2, 0, 37

Decimal5349025

CSS RGBrgb(81, 158, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 33%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tidal Teal 5006-8B

ΔE 1.1 · #519CA0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2052-40

ΔE 1.8 · #4A9FA2

Dulux

Water Carrier S30E5

ΔE 1.8 · #499CA1

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 2.5 · #57A1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 2.6 · #559C9B

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 3.3 · #579A99

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 3.3 · #4BA4A9

Behr

Bali Bliss PPU13-5

ΔE 3.4 · #5E9EA1

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 3.7 · #57A8AB

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 5.8 · #5C9598

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.3 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.1 · #18887C

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 15.2 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 17.1 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#519EA1

#9F5350

Analogous

#509F7A

#519EA1

#50759F

Triadic

#519EA1

#9F509D

#9D9F50

Split-Complementary

#519EA1

#9F5075

#9F7A50

Tetradic

#519EA1

#7A509F

#9F5350

#759F50

Monochromatic

#1D393A

#376B6D

#519EA1

#7EBCBE

#B1D6D8

Rectangle

#519EA1

#53509F

#9F5350

#9D9F50

Compound

#519EA1

#50759F

#9F5350

#9F7A50

Variations

Lighter

#6FB4B7

#97C3C5

#C5DADB

Darker

#3F7F81

#2A585A

#183435

Saturation

#6C8384

#509D9F

#28C2C8

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#519EA1

#838AA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#519EA1

#9494A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#519EA1

#549D9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rockpool 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

#7CA394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#519EA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#69A8B8

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.

#824B49

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: #519EA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #519EA1;

CSS Variable

--color-rockpool: #519EA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rockpool': '#519EA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#519EA1] text-[#519EA1]

SCSS

$rockpool: #519EA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #519EA1?

#519EA1 is Rockpool, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #519EA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rockpool?

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

What colors pair well with Rockpool?

Rockpool 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 Rockpool?

You can download Rockpool 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 Rockpool?

The hex code is #519EA1. In RGB it's 81, 158, 161, and in HSL it's 182°, 33%, 47%.

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