GREENS

Biscay Green

#55C6A9

RGB 85, 198, 169 · HSL 165°, 50%, 55% · CMYK 57, 0, 15, 22

Biscay Green is #55C6A9 in HEX — rgb(85, 198, 169), hsl(165°, 50%, 55%), cmyk(57%, 0%, 15%, 22%).

Biscay Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 50%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#55C6A9

RGB85, 198, 169

HSL165°, 50%, 55%

HSV165°, 57%, 78%

CMYK57, 0, 15, 22

Decimal5621417

CSS RGBrgb(85, 198, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 50%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

St. 614

ΔE 2 · #51CAAD

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 2.1 · #5ECAAE

Dulux

Disc Jockey S27H5 · SB8C1

ΔE 2.9 · #47C6A8

Vista Paint

Jolt of Jade K-266

ΔE 4.2 · #55C0A9

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 4.6 · #4EC19D

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 5.1 · #34C2A7

Behr

Aqua Fresco M460-5

ΔE 6 · #49CAA5

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 6.8 · #40B8A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 8.6 · #56B78F

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 9.2 · #6ACABA

Sherwin-Williams

Larchmere SW6752

ΔE 12.1 · #70BAA7

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.1 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 18.8 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 20.1 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 21.4 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 25.3 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#55C6A9

#C65370

Analogous

#53C670

#55C6A9

#53A9C6

Triadic

#55C6A9

#A953C6

#C6A953

Split-Complementary

#55C6A9

#C653A9

#C67053

Tetradic

#55C6A9

#7053C6

#C65370

#A9C653

Monochromatic

#206050

#339980

#55C6A9

#8CD9C6

#C6ECE2

Rectangle

#55C6A9

#5370C6

#C65370

#C6A953

Compound

#55C6A9

#53A9C6

#C65370

#C67053

Variations

Lighter

#75D1BA

#9DD7C9

#C9E5DE

Darker

#35AB8E

#237862

#13473A

Saturation

#7B9D95

#53C6A9

#36E2B7

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55C6A9

#A7A7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55C6A9

#B9B9AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55C6A9

#61C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Biscay Green 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

#7FC19A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55C6A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CC6BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#AA455E

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: #55C6A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #55C6A9;

CSS Variable

--color-biscay-green: #55C6A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biscay-green': '#55C6A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55C6A9] text-[#55C6A9]

SCSS

$biscay-green: #55C6A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55C6A9?

#55C6A9 is Biscay Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #55C6A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biscay Green?

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

What colors pair well with Biscay Green?

Biscay Green 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 Biscay Green?

You can download Biscay Green 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 Biscay Green?

The hex code is #55C6A9. In RGB it's 85, 198, 169, and in HSL it's 165°, 50%, 55%.

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