GREENS

Electra

#55B492

RGB 85, 180, 146 · HSL 159°, 39%, 52% · CMYK 53, 0, 19, 29

Electra is #55B492 in HEX — rgb(85, 180, 146), hsl(159°, 39%, 52%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 19%, 29%).

Electra pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 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#55B492

RGB85, 180, 146

HSL159°, 39%, 52%

HSV159°, 53%, 71%

CMYK53, 0, 19, 29

Decimal5616786

CSS RGBrgb(85, 180, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 39%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aruba Green MQ4-16

ΔE 1.4 · #4FB190

Dulux

Electra S26G6

ΔE 1.7 · #55B48F

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 3.5 · #56B78F

Benjamin Moore

Arlington 580

ΔE 4.3 · #5BBA91

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 5.1 · #59B88D

PPG

Laurel Wreath 1228-5

ΔE 5.1 · #52A786

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 6.2 · #4EC19D

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 6.3 · #57AA80

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 7.6 · #4FA183

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 8.7 · #40B8A4

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 13.2 · #5F9E88

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.2 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 16 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 19.2 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 20 · #53995A

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 20.8 · #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

#55B492

#B45576

Analogous

#55B463

#55B492

#55A6B4

Triadic

#55B492

#9355B4

#B49355

Split-Complementary

#55B492

#B455A6

#B46355

Tetradic

#55B492

#6355B4

#B45576

#A6B455

Monochromatic

#224E3F

#3A8369

#55B492

#8ACCB5

#BFE3D6

Rectangle

#55B492

#5576B4

#B45576

#B49355

Compound

#55B492

#55A6B4

#B45576

#B46355

Variations

Lighter

#77C3A9

#9DCEBD

#C8E0D8

Darker

#3F9677

#2A6852

#173D30

Saturation

#769389

#55B493

#30DA9E

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55B492

#9A9995

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55B492

#A9A997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55B492

#5FAEAE

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

#7FB489

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55B492

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB9AD

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.

#964B66

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: #55B492;

CSS — background

background-color: #55B492;

CSS Variable

--color-electra: #55B492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electra': '#55B492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55B492] text-[#55B492]

SCSS

$electra: #55B492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55B492?

#55B492 is Electra, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #55B492 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 #55B492. In RGB it's 85, 180, 146, and in HSL it's 159°, 39%, 52%.

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