GREENS

Blue Green Scene

#56B78F

RGB 86, 183, 143 · HSL 155°, 40%, 53% · CMYK 53, 0, 22, 28

Blue Green Scene is #56B78F in HEX — rgb(86, 183, 143), hsl(155°, 40%, 53%), cmyk(53%, 0%, 22%, 28%).

Blue Green Scene pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 40%, 53%. 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#56B78F

RGB86, 183, 143

HSL155°, 40%, 53%

HSV155°, 53%, 72%

CMYK53, 0, 22, 28

Decimal5683087

CSS RGBrgb(86, 183, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 40%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Arlington 580

ΔE 1.3 · #5BBA91

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 1.7 · #59B88D

Dulux

Electra S26G6

ΔE 2 · #55B48F

Behr

Mirage Lake 500D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #47B58C

Valspar

Spearmint Burst 6003-10A

ΔE 5.1 · #67C294

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 5.6 · #57AA80

PPG

Laurel Wreath 1228-5

ΔE 7.3 · #52A786

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 7.6 · #75C89E

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 9.7 · #38C6A1

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 12.5 · #239A6D

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 16.2 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17.3 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18.2 · #53995A

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 20.2 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 20.7 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#56B78F

#B7577F

Analogous

#57B75F

#56B78F

#57AFB7

Triadic

#56B78F

#8F57B7

#B78F57

Split-Complementary

#56B78F

#B757AF

#B75F57

Tetradic

#56B78F

#5F57B7

#B7577F

#AFB757

Monochromatic

#23523F

#3A8867

#56B78F

#8DCEB3

#C2E5D7

Rectangle

#56B78F

#577FB7

#B7577F

#B78F57

Compound

#56B78F

#57AFB7

#B7577F

#B75F57

Variations

Lighter

#79C5A6

#9FD0BB

#C9E1D7

Darker

#3F9A74

#2A6B50

#173F2F

Saturation

#79968A

#57B78F

#33DB95

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#56B78F

#9E9B92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56B78F

#ABAB95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56B78F

#61B0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Green Scene 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

#80B686

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56B78F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6DBBAB

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.

#9A4C6C

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: #56B78F;

CSS — background

background-color: #56B78F;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-green-scene: #56B78F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-green-scene': '#56B78F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56B78F] text-[#56B78F]

SCSS

$blue-green-scene: #56B78F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56B78F?

#56B78F is Blue Green Scene, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #56B78F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Green Scene?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Green Scene?

Blue Green Scene 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 Blue Green Scene?

You can download Blue Green Scene 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 Blue Green Scene?

The hex code is #56B78F. In RGB it's 86, 183, 143, and in HSL it's 155°, 40%, 53%.

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