GREENS

Algae

#54AC68

RGB 84, 172, 104 · HSL 134°, 35%, 50% · CMYK 51, 0, 40, 33

Algae is #54AC68 in HEX — rgb(84, 172, 104), hsl(134°, 35%, 50%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 40%, 33%).

Algae pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 35%, 50%. 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#54AC68

RGB84, 172, 104

HSL134°, 35%, 50%

HSV134°, 51%, 67%

CMYK51, 0, 40, 33

Decimal5549160

CSS RGBrgb(84, 172, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 35%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

ΔE 3.3 · #4FAA6C

Dulux

Glen S25G7

ΔE 4.2 · #4BAC6F

Valspar

Green Galore 6004-10B

ΔE 4.9 · #67B771

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 5.4 · #48A469

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 5.6 · #56A05B

Benjamin Moore

Four 573

ΔE 6 · #68B374

Behr

Billiard Room 480D-6

ΔE 6.3 · #409D56

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 8.5 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 9.5 · #42A370

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 9.7 · #31AA74

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 12.7 · #52A84C

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 13.1 · #4C9141

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 13.5 · #358C3F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 18.9 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 22.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 28.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#54AC68

#AC5397

Analogous

#6BAC53

#54AC68

#53AC94

Triadic

#54AC68

#6853AC

#AC6853

Split-Complementary

#54AC68

#9453AC

#AC536B

Tetradic

#54AC68

#536BAC

#AC5397

#AC9453

Monochromatic

#214529

#3A7849

#54AC68

#87C595

#BADEC2

Rectangle

#54AC68

#5397AC

#AC5397

#AC6853

Compound

#54AC68

#53AC94

#AC5397

#AC536B

Variations

Lighter

#75BD86

#9CC9A6

#C7DDCD

Darker

#418B52

#2B6138

#183920

Saturation

#728D78

#53AC68

#29D652

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#54AC68

#98906C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54AC68

#A1A174

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54AC68

#61A2A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Algae 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

#7EAE69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54AC68

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB38D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#8D4C7E

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #54AC68;

CSS — background

background-color: #54AC68;

CSS Variable

--color-algae: #54AC68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'algae': '#54AC68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54AC68] text-[#54AC68]

SCSS

$algae: #54AC68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54AC68?

#54AC68 is Algae, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #54AC68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Algae?

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

What colors pair well with Algae?

Algae 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 Algae?

You can download Algae 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 Algae?

The hex code is #54AC68. In RGB it's 84, 172, 104, and in HSL it's 134°, 35%, 50%.

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