GREENS

Mayo

#568888

RGB 86, 136, 136 · HSL 180°, 23%, 44% · CMYK 37, 0, 0, 47

Mayo is #568888 in HEX — rgb(86, 136, 136), hsl(180°, 23%, 44%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 0%, 47%).

Mayo pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 23%, 44%. 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#568888

RGB86, 136, 136

HSL180°, 23%, 44%

HSV180°, 37%, 53%

CMYK37, 0, 0, 47

Decimal5671048

CSS RGBrgb(86, 136, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 23%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mayo CW-570

Exact match

Dulux

Rainier Blue S29C6

ΔE 2 · #558482

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 2.9 · #518682

Behr

Crater Lake BXC-81

ΔE 3.3 · #528286

Valspar

Lost Atlantis 5002-6B

ΔE 3.4 · #61898A

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 4.1 · #4D8681

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 4.9 · #689091

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5.6 · #427E83

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 5.9 · #6A8D88

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 6.3 · #6B9597

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.6 · #3F888F

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 6.9 · #3A8483

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 8.6 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.9 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#568888

#8A5656

Analogous

#568A70

#568888

#56708A

Triadic

#568888

#8A568A

#8A8A56

Split-Complementary

#568888

#8A5670

#8A7056

Tetradic

#568888

#70568A

#8A5656

#708A56

Monochromatic

#1B2C2C

#395B5B

#568888

#7EAEAE

#ADCCCC

Rectangle

#568888

#56568A

#8A5656

#8A8A56

Compound

#568888

#56708A

#8A5656

#8A7056

Variations

Lighter

#72A7A7

#99BABA

#C5D5D5

Darker

#446F6F

#2E4D4D

#1A2D2D

Saturation

#687878

#568A8A

#2BB5B5

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#568888

#767A89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#568888

#818188

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#568888

#588786

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mayo 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

#809381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#568888

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D98A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#774848

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: #568888;

CSS — background

background-color: #568888;

CSS Variable

--color-mayo: #568888;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mayo': '#568888' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#568888] text-[#568888]

SCSS

$mayo: #568888;

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#558787 · ΔE 0.4

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#517B77 · ΔE 5.7

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#6F8F8E · ΔE 6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #568888?

#568888 is Mayo, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #568888 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mayo?

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

What colors pair well with Mayo?

Mayo 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 Mayo?

You can download Mayo 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 Mayo?

The hex code is #568888. In RGB it's 86, 136, 136, and in HSL it's 180°, 23%, 44%.

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