GREENS

Blue Black Crayfish

#52593B

RGB 82, 89, 59 · HSL 74°, 20%, 29% · CMYK 8, 0, 34, 65

Blue Black Crayfish is #52593B in HEX — rgb(82, 89, 59), hsl(74°, 20%, 29%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 34%, 65%).

Blue Black Crayfish pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 20%, 29%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#52593B

RGB82, 89, 59

HSL74°, 20%, 29%

HSV74°, 34%, 35%

CMYK8, 0, 34, 65

Decimal5396795

CSS RGBrgb(82, 89, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 20%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Rainforest S21B9

ΔE 1.3 · #515838

Behr

Kilimanjaro N340-7

ΔE 1.9 · #555939

Vista Paint

Delicious C-437

ΔE 2.8 · #585D42

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 3.3 · #57593F

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 3.8 · #495033

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicious 438

ΔE 4.4 · #585E46

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 4.6 · #4F523A

Valspar

Dark Meadow 6010-5

ΔE 4.7 · #586444

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 7.3 · #5F5D48

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 8 · #4D5645

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.1 · #686A47

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 8.2 · #66624B

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.6 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.5 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 13.1 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#52593B

#423B59

Analogous

#59513B

#52593B

#43593B

Triadic

#52593B

#3B5259

#593B52

Split-Complementary

#52593B

#3B4359

#513B59

Tetradic

#52593B

#3B5951

#423B59

#593B43

Monochromatic

#0E0F0A

#282B1D

#52593B

#7C875A

#A2AB82

Rectangle

#52593B

#3B5942

#423B59

#593B52

Compound

#52593B

#43593B

#423B59

#513B59

Variations

Lighter

#7A8458

#9CA580

#C4C9B7

Darker

#42482F

#2D3220

#1B1D12

Saturation

#4C4E46

#52593B

#62761E

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

7.37:1

AAA

vs Black

2.85:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#52593B

#5A543C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52593B

#585840

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52593B

#545557

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Black Crayfish 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

#7D6F47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52593B

Daylight 5500K

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

#6A746C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#362F4F

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: #52593B;

CSS — background

background-color: #52593B;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-black-crayfish: #52593B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-black-crayfish': '#52593B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52593B] text-[#52593B]

SCSS

$blue-black-crayfish: #52593B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52593B?

#52593B is Blue Black Crayfish, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #52593B warm or cool?

Blue Black Crayfish reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Black Crayfish?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Black Crayfish?

Blue Black Crayfish 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 Blue Black Crayfish?

You can download Blue Black Crayfish 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 Blue Black Crayfish?

The hex code is #52593B. In RGB it's 82, 89, 59, and in HSL it's 74°, 20%, 29%.

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