GREENS

Golf Blazer

#53A38E

RGB 83, 163, 142 · HSL 164°, 33%, 48% · CMYK 49, 0, 13, 36

Golf Blazer is #53A38E in HEX — rgb(83, 163, 142), hsl(164°, 33%, 48%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 13%, 36%).

Golf Blazer pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 33%, 48%. 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#53A38E

RGB83, 163, 142

HSL164°, 33%, 48%

HSV164°, 49%, 64%

CMYK49, 0, 13, 36

Decimal5481358

CSS RGBrgb(83, 163, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 33%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golf Blazer S27E6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 0.6 · #53A38F

Benjamin Moore

Captivating 649

ΔE 2.7 · #57A493

Behr

Hallowed Hush 500F-6

ΔE 3.4 · #5EA593

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 3.6 · #579C87

PPG

Jewel Weed 1230-5

ΔE 4.1 · #46A795

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #5F9E88

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 5 · #4F9785

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 5.5 · #68A895

Vista Paint

Calmness C-708

ΔE 5.6 · #6AA993

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 10.8 · #40B8A4

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.2 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 13.9 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 16.2 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.2 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#53A38E

#A35268

Analogous

#52A365

#53A38E

#5290A3

Triadic

#53A38E

#8D52A3

#A38D52

Split-Complementary

#53A38E

#A35290

#A36552

Tetradic

#53A38E

#6552A3

#A35268

#90A352

Monochromatic

#1F3D35

#387061

#53A38E

#82C0AF

#B4D9D0

Rectangle

#53A38E

#5268A3

#A35268

#A38D52

Compound

#53A38E

#5290A3

#A35268

#A36552

Variations

Lighter

#72B8A5

#99C6BA

#C6DBD6

Darker

#408472

#2B5C4F

#18362E

Saturation

#6E8780

#52A38D

#29CCA0

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#53A38E

#8C8C90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#53A38E

#999991

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#53A38E

#5A9F9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Golf Blazer 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

#7EA786

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#53A38E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6BACAA

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.

#854B5A

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: #53A38E;

CSS — background

background-color: #53A38E;

CSS Variable

--color-golf-blazer: #53A38E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golf-blazer': '#53A38E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#53A38E] text-[#53A38E]

SCSS

$golf-blazer: #53A38E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53A38E?

#53A38E is Golf Blazer, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #53A38E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golf Blazer?

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

What colors pair well with Golf Blazer?

Golf Blazer 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 Golf Blazer?

You can download Golf Blazer 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 Golf Blazer?

The hex code is #53A38E. In RGB it's 83, 163, 142, and in HSL it's 164°, 33%, 48%.

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