GREENS

Bristol Blue

#558F91

RGB 85, 143, 145 · HSL 182°, 26%, 45% · CMYK 41, 1, 0, 43

Bristol Blue is #558F91 in HEX — rgb(85, 143, 145), hsl(182°, 26%, 45%), cmyk(41%, 1%, 0%, 43%).

Bristol Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 26%, 45%. 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#558F91

RGB85, 143, 145

HSL182°, 26%, 45%

HSV182°, 41%, 57%

CMYK41, 1, 0, 43

Decimal5607313

CSS RGBrgb(85, 143, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 26%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Coastal Calm S31A4

ΔE 1.3 · #539194

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 2.5 · #5C9598

Benjamin Moore

Mayo CW-570

ΔE 3.3 · #568888

Behr

Vintage Teal MQ6-33

ΔE 3.4 · #619498

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4.6 · #5D9B9B

Valspar

Tropical Oasis 5004-8B

ΔE 4.7 · #52919B

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 4.8 · #4C928F

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 4.9 · #579A99

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 5.5 · #4D8681

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 5.9 · #5796A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 6 · #559C9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 7.8 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 11.9 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 17.5 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#558F91

#915755

Analogous

#559175

#558F91

#557191

Triadic

#558F91

#91558F

#8F9155

Split-Complementary

#558F91

#915571

#917555

Tetradic

#558F91

#755591

#915755

#719155

Monochromatic

#1C3030

#395F60

#558F91

#7EB2B4

#AFCFD0

Rectangle

#558F91

#575591

#915755

#8F9155

Compound

#558F91

#557191

#915755

#917555

Variations

Lighter

#72AAAC

#98BCBD

#C5D6D7

Darker

#437375

#2D5051

#1A2F30

Saturation

#6A7B7C

#558F91

#2AB6BB

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

3.67:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.72:1

Deuteranopia

#558F91

#7A7F92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#558F91

#878791

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#558F91

#578E8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bristol Blue 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

#7F9888

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#558F91

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C9DAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#7A4B49

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: #558F91;

CSS — background

background-color: #558F91;

CSS Variable

--color-bristol-blue: #558F91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bristol-blue': '#558F91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#558F91] text-[#558F91]

SCSS

$bristol-blue: #558F91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #558F91?

#558F91 is Bristol Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #558F91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bristol Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Bristol Blue?

Bristol Blue 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 Bristol Blue?

You can download Bristol Blue 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 Bristol Blue?

The hex code is #558F91. In RGB it's 85, 143, 145, and in HSL it's 182°, 26%, 45%.

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