GREENS

Electra

#55B48F

RGB 85, 180, 143 · HSL 157°, 39%, 52% · CMYK 53, 0, 21, 29

Electra is #55B48F in HEX — rgb(85, 180, 143), hsl(157°, 39%, 52%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 21%, 29%).

Electra pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 39%, 52%. 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#55B48F

RGB85, 180, 143

HSL157°, 39%, 52%

HSV157°, 53%, 71%

CMYK53, 0, 21, 29

Decimal5616783

CSS RGBrgb(85, 180, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 39%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Electra S26G6

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 2 · #56B78F

Behr

Aruba Green MQ4-16

ΔE 2.4 · #4FB190

Benjamin Moore

Arlington 580

ΔE 2.9 · #5BBA91

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 3.5 · #59B88D

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 5.2 · #57AA80

PPG

Laurel Wreath 1228-5

ΔE 5.5 · #52A786

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 6.1 · #4EC19D

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 8.2 · #4FA183

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 8.4 · #75C89E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 12.6 · #239A6D

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 15.8 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18.7 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 19.8 · #96BB9F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 20.2 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#55B48F

#B45579

Analogous

#55B460

#55B48F

#55A9B4

Triadic

#55B48F

#9055B4

#B49055

Split-Complementary

#55B48F

#B455A9

#B46055

Tetradic

#55B48F

#6055B4

#B45579

#A9B455

Monochromatic

#224E3D

#3A8367

#55B48F

#8ACCB3

#BFE3D5

Rectangle

#55B48F

#5579B4

#B45579

#B49055

Compound

#55B48F

#55A9B4

#B45579

#B46055

Variations

Lighter

#77C3A6

#9DCEBB

#C8E0D7

Darker

#3F9674

#2A6850

#173D2F

Saturation

#769388

#55B490

#30DA98

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55B48F

#9B9892

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55B48F

#A9A994

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55B48F

#60ADAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Electra 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

#7FB486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55B48F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB9AB

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.

#964B68

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: #55B48F;

CSS — background

background-color: #55B48F;

CSS Variable

--color-electra: #55B48F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electra': '#55B48F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55B48F] text-[#55B48F]

SCSS

$electra: #55B48F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55B48F?

#55B48F is Electra, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #55B48F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Electra?

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

What colors pair well with Electra?

Electra 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 Electra?

You can download Electra 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 Electra?

The hex code is #55B48F. In RGB it's 85, 180, 143, and in HSL it's 157°, 39%, 52%.

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