GREENS

Green

#55D3E7

RGB 85, 211, 231 · HSL 188°, 75%, 62% · CMYK 63, 9, 0, 9

Green is #55D3E7 in HEX — rgb(85, 211, 231), hsl(188°, 75%, 62%), cmyk(63%, 9%, 0%, 9%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 75%, 62%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#55D3E7

RGB85, 211, 231

HSL188°, 75%, 62%

HSV188°, 63%, 91%

CMYK63, 9, 0, 9

Decimal5624807

CSS RGBrgb(85, 211, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 75%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yucatan P490-5

ΔE 3.5 · #3BCEE2

Dulux

Squeaky S32G2

ΔE 7.3 · #6CC8DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Enchanted Evening 673

ΔE 7.7 · #63C3D3

Vista Paint

Enchanted Evening C-672

ΔE 7.8 · #63C3D2

Benjamin Moore

Fairy 2055-50

ΔE 8.8 · #79CCDB

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Jeans DE5752

ΔE 9.4 · #5DBDCB

Valspar

Rapids 5004-10A

ΔE 9.8 · #67C4CB

Kilz

Mountain Creek RE260-01

ΔE 10.1 · #77C7DB

PPG

High Dive 1236-5

ΔE 10.4 · #59B9CC

Sherwin-Williams

Surfin' SW9048

ΔE 11.5 · #73C0D2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.7 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 12.8 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 18.4 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 20.2 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 21.4 · #ADE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 22.8 · #A1C5C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#55D3E7

#E76955

Analogous

#55E7B1

#55D3E7

#558BE7

Triadic

#55D3E7

#E755D3

#D3E755

Split-Complementary

#55D3E7

#E7558B

#E7B155

Tetradic

#55D3E7

#B155E7

#E76955

#8BE755

Monochromatic

#147E8F

#1EBAD2

#55D3E7

#98E5F0

#DBF6FA

Rectangle

#55D3E7

#6955E7

#E76955

#D3E755

Compound

#55D3E7

#558BE7

#E76955

#E7B155

Variations

Lighter

#77DCEC

#A0E0EA

#CBEAEF

Darker

#1BC8E2

#0F8C9F

#07535E

Saturation

#88AEB4

#55D3E7

#49DCF3

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55D3E7

#A7B7E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55D3E7

#C5C5E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55D3E7

#57D5CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#7FCBC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55D3E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CD0ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#D34E39

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: #55D3E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #55D3E7;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #55D3E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#55D3E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55D3E7] text-[#55D3E7]

SCSS

$green: #55D3E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55D3E7?

#55D3E7 is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #55D3E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #55D3E7. In RGB it's 85, 211, 231, and in HSL it's 188°, 75%, 62%.

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