GREENS

Evora

#538B89

RGB 83, 139, 137 · HSL 178°, 25%, 44% · CMYK 40, 0, 1, 45

Evora is #538B89 in HEX — rgb(83, 139, 137), hsl(178°, 25%, 44%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 1%, 45%).

Evora pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 25%, 44%. 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#538B89

RGB83, 139, 137

HSL178°, 25%, 44%

HSV178°, 40%, 55%

CMYK40, 0, 1, 45

Decimal5475209

CSS RGBrgb(83, 139, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 25%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evora S29D6

ΔE 1.2 · #538B87

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 2.3 · #518682

Benjamin Moore

Mayo CW-570

ΔE 2.4 · #568888

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 2.8 · #4D8681

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 4.4 · #4C928F

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 5 · #609896

Vista Paint

Tropical Teal K-225

ΔE 5.3 · #3C8583

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 5.3 · #3F8488

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 5.6 · #3A8483

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 6.2 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.5 · #427E83

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 6.8 · #6A8D88

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 10.6 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 16.5 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#538B89

#8C5456

Analogous

#548C6E

#538B89

#54728C

Triadic

#538B89

#8A548C

#8C8A54

Split-Complementary

#538B89

#8C5472

#8C6E54

Tetradic

#538B89

#6E548C

#8C5456

#728C54

Monochromatic

#1B2D2C

#375C5B

#538B89

#7CB1AF

#ACCDCC

Rectangle

#538B89

#54568C

#8C5456

#8C8A54

Compound

#538B89

#54728C

#8C5456

#8C6E54

Variations

Lighter

#70A9A7

#97BCBA

#C4D6D5

Darker

#427170

#2D4F4E

#1A2E2E

Saturation

#687978

#548C8A

#2AB6B2

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.42:1

Deuteranopia

#538B89

#777B8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#538B89

#848489

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#538B89

#568A88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Evora 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

#7E9582

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#538B89

Daylight 5500K

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

#6B9AA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#774849

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: #538B89;

CSS — background

background-color: #538B89;

CSS Variable

--color-evora: #538B89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evora': '#538B89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#538B89] text-[#538B89]

SCSS

$evora: #538B89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #538B89?

#538B89 is Evora, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #538B89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evora?

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

What colors pair well with Evora?

Evora 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 Evora?

You can download Evora 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 Evora?

The hex code is #538B89. In RGB it's 83, 139, 137, and in HSL it's 178°, 25%, 44%.

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