GREENS

Sullivan

#52A549

RGB 82, 165, 73 · HSL 114°, 39%, 47% · CMYK 50, 0, 56, 35

Sullivan is #52A549 in HEX — rgb(82, 165, 73), hsl(114°, 39%, 47%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 56%, 35%).

Sullivan pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 114°, 39%, 47%. 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#52A549

RGB82, 165, 73

HSL114°, 39%, 47%

HSV114°, 56%, 65%

CMYK50, 0, 56, 35

Decimal5416265

CSS RGBrgb(82, 165, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(114, 39%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sullivan 560

Exact match

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 1.3 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 2 · #54A84F

Behr

Manchester 460D-6

ΔE 4.5 · #55AF4E

Dulux

Fervent Green S24G8

ΔE 4.6 · #469F4B

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 5.7 · #41A94F

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 6.8 · #5A9E4B

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 7.9 · #57A639

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 10.8 · #69C365

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 11.3 · #358C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 12.2 · #56A05B

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.6 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 15.4 · #8AC867

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 25.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 27.2 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 34.9 · #919F70

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#52A549

#9D49A7

Analogous

#81A749

#52A549

#49A76F

Triadic

#52A549

#4952A7

#A74952

Split-Complementary

#52A549

#6F49A7

#A74981

Tetradic

#52A549

#4981A7

#9D49A7

#A76F49

Monochromatic

#1E3C1A

#387132

#52A549

#80C478

#B2DBAD

Rectangle

#52A549

#49A79D

#9D49A7

#A74952

Compound

#52A549

#49A76F

#9D49A7

#A74981

Variations

Lighter

#71BD69

#98C993

#C5DDC3

Darker

#408739

#2B5E26

#193815

Saturation

#6D866A

#52A749

#35CB25

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#52A549

#94894E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52A549

#9B9B5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52A549

#609A9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sullivan 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

#7DA852

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52A549

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AAD76

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#814488

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: #52A549;

CSS — background

background-color: #52A549;

CSS Variable

--color-sullivan: #52A549;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sullivan': '#52A549' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52A549] text-[#52A549]

SCSS

$sullivan: #52A549;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52A549?

#52A549 is Sullivan, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #52A549 warm or cool?

Sullivan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sullivan?

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

What colors pair well with Sullivan?

Sullivan 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 Sullivan?

You can download Sullivan 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 Sullivan?

The hex code is #52A549. In RGB it's 82, 165, 73, and in HSL it's 114°, 39%, 47%.

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