GREENS

Laurel Wreath

#52A786

RGB 82, 167, 134 · HSL 157°, 34%, 49% · CMYK 51, 0, 20, 35

Laurel Wreath is #52A786 in HEX — rgb(82, 167, 134), hsl(157°, 34%, 49%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 20%, 35%).

Laurel Wreath pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 34%, 49%. 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#52A786

RGB82, 167, 134

HSL157°, 34%, 49%

HSV157°, 51%, 65%

CMYK51, 0, 20, 35

Decimal5416838

CSS RGBrgb(82, 167, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 34%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Laurel Wreath 1228-5

Exact match

Dulux

O'Grady Green S26F6

ΔE 2.3 · #58AC8D

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 2.8 · #4FA183

Behr

Dancing Jewel MQ6-42

ΔE 3.7 · #449E7D

Benjamin Moore

Scotch 587

ΔE 3.8 · #52A17B

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 5 · #57AA80

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 7.3 · #56B78F

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 8.3 · #59B88D

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 9 · #579C87

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 9.5 · #5F9E88

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 11.1 · #009F8A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 14.3 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 14.4 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 18.7 · #96BB9F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 19.2 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#52A786

#A75273

Analogous

#52A75C

#52A786

#529EA7

Triadic

#52A786

#8752A7

#A78752

Split-Complementary

#52A786

#A7529E

#A75C52

Tetradic

#52A786

#5C52A7

#A75273

#9EA752

Monochromatic

#204134

#39745E

#52A786

#84C2AA

#B7DCCE

Rectangle

#52A786

#5273A7

#A75273

#A78752

Compound

#52A786

#529EA7

#A75273

#A75C52

Variations

Lighter

#74BA9F

#9AC8B6

#C7DCD4

Darker

#40886C

#2B5E4B

#18382C

Saturation

#708A80

#52A787

#29D190

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#52A786

#908E89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52A786

#9D9D8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52A786

#5BA1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Laurel Wreath 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

#7DAA80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52A786

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AAFA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#894C63

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: #52A786;

CSS — background

background-color: #52A786;

CSS Variable

--color-laurel-wreath: #52A786;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laurel-wreath': '#52A786' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52A786] text-[#52A786]

SCSS

$laurel-wreath: #52A786;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52A786?

#52A786 is Laurel Wreath, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #52A786 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laurel Wreath?

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

What colors pair well with Laurel Wreath?

Laurel Wreath 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 Laurel Wreath?

You can download Laurel Wreath 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 Laurel Wreath?

The hex code is #52A786. In RGB it's 82, 167, 134, and in HSL it's 157°, 34%, 49%.

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