GREENS

Rockpool

#51A1A1

RGB 81, 161, 161 · HSL 180°, 33%, 47% · CMYK 50, 0, 0, 37

Rockpool is #51A1A1 in HEX — rgb(81, 161, 161), hsl(180°, 33%, 47%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 0%, 37%).

Rockpool pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 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#51A1A1

RGB81, 161, 161

HSL180°, 33%, 47%

HSV180°, 50%, 63%

CMYK50, 0, 0, 37

Decimal5349793

CSS RGBrgb(81, 161, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 33%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rockpool S29E5

Exact match

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 1.5 · #57A1A0

Behr

Oarsman Blue S450-5

ΔE 1.8 · #58A4A2

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2052-40

ΔE 2 · #4A9FA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 2.7 · #559C9B

Kilz

Deep Turquoise RF120-01

ΔE 3.2 · #57A8AB

Dunn-Edwards

Montego Bay DE5739

ΔE 3.3 · #4BA4A9

Valspar

Tidal Teal 5006-8B

ΔE 3.3 · #519CA0

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 3.5 · #5B9E9B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4.9 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Aquarium SW6767

ΔE 6.6 · #3AA9AE

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.9 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.9 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 14.3 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 18.3 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#51A1A1

#9F5050

Analogous

#509F78

#51A1A1

#50789F

Triadic

#51A1A1

#9F509F

#9F9F50

Split-Complementary

#51A1A1

#9F5078

#9F7850

Tetradic

#51A1A1

#78509F

#9F5050

#789F50

Monochromatic

#1D3A3A

#376D6D

#51A1A1

#7EBEBE

#B1D8D8

Rectangle

#51A1A1

#50509F

#9F5050

#9F9F50

Compound

#51A1A1

#50789F

#9F5050

#9F7850

Variations

Lighter

#6FB7B7

#97C5C5

#C5DBDB

Darker

#3F8181

#2A5A5A

#183535

Saturation

#6C8484

#509F9F

#28C8C8

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.96:1

Deuteranopia

#51A1A1

#868CA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#51A1A1

#9797A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#51A1A1

#55A09E

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

#7CA594

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#51A1A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#69AAB8

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.

#824949

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: #51A1A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #51A1A1;

CSS Variable

--color-rockpool: #51A1A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rockpool': '#51A1A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#51A1A1] text-[#51A1A1]

SCSS

$rockpool: #51A1A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51A1A1?

#51A1A1 is Rockpool, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #51A1A1 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 #51A1A1. In RGB it's 81, 161, 161, and in HSL it's 180°, 33%, 47%.

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