GREENS

Nickel Ore Green

#537E7E

RGB 83, 126, 126 · HSL 180°, 21%, 41% · CMYK 34, 0, 0, 51

Nickel Ore Green is #537E7E in HEX — rgb(83, 126, 126), hsl(180°, 21%, 41%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 0%, 51%).

Nickel Ore Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 21%, 41%. 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#537E7E

RGB83, 126, 126

HSL180°, 21%, 41%

HSV180°, 34%, 49%

CMYK34, 0, 0, 51

Decimal5471870

CSS RGBrgb(83, 126, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 21%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical CSP-710

ΔE 2.3 · #5A7E7E

Dulux

Rainier Blue S29C6

ΔE 2.7 · #558482

PPG

Lucky Shamrock 1146-6

ΔE 2.8 · #487A7B

Behr

Crater Lake BXC-81

ΔE 3 · #528286

Vista Paint

Mandalay Bay K-217

ΔE 3.9 · #4C7474

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 4.5 · #62817E

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 4.8 · #587675

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 4.8 · #518682

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5.2 · #427E83

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 6.1 · #497E76

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Bridge DE5747

ΔE 6.7 · #52706C

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 7.3 · #689091

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 7.3 · #447F8A

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 9.1 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#537E7E

#7F5353

Analogous

#537F69

#537E7E

#53697F

Triadic

#537E7E

#7F537F

#7F7F53

Split-Complementary

#537E7E

#7F5369

#7F6953

Tetradic

#537E7E

#69537F

#7F5353

#697F53

Monochromatic

#162222

#345050

#537E7E

#77A6A6

#A6C5C5

Rectangle

#537E7E

#53537F

#7F5353

#7F7F53

Compound

#537E7E

#53697F

#7F5353

#7F6953

Variations

Lighter

#6DA0A0

#95B5B5

#C3D2D2

Darker

#416666

#2C4747

#192A2A

Saturation

#626F6F

#537F7F

#29A8A8

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

4.51:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#537E7E

#6E727F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#537E7E

#78787E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#537E7E

#557D7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nickel Ore Green 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

#7E8B7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#537E7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B909E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#6F4343

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: #537E7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #537E7E;

CSS Variable

--color-nickel-ore-green: #537E7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nickel-ore-green': '#537E7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#537E7E] text-[#537E7E]

SCSS

$nickel-ore-green: #537E7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #537E7E?

#537E7E is Nickel Ore Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #537E7E warm or cool?

Nickel Ore Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nickel Ore Green?

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

What colors pair well with Nickel Ore Green?

Nickel Ore Green 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 Nickel Ore Green?

You can download Nickel Ore Green 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 Nickel Ore Green?

The hex code is #537E7E. In RGB it's 83, 126, 126, and in HSL it's 180°, 21%, 41%.

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