GREENS

Peaceful Pond

#579797

RGB 87, 151, 151 · HSL 180°, 27%, 47% · CMYK 42, 0, 0, 41

Peaceful Pond is #579797 in HEX — rgb(87, 151, 151), hsl(180°, 27%, 47%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 0%, 41%).

Peaceful Pond pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 27%, 47%. 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#579797

RGB87, 151, 151

HSL180°, 27%, 47%

HSV180°, 42%, 59%

CMYK42, 0, 0, 41

Decimal5740439

CSS RGBrgb(87, 151, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 27%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 1.4 · #579A99

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 1.7 · #5D9B9B

Dulux

Bluebound S31B4

ΔE 2.3 · #4F9497

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 2.4 · #609896

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 2.6 · #559C9B

Valspar

Dreamy Teal 5007-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #4E9795

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 2.9 · #5C9598

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 3.4 · #4C928F

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2051-40

ΔE 3.7 · #63A0A1

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 4.3 · #57A1A0

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 6.5 · #5796A1

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 6.9 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.9 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.7 · #82979D

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 15.9 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 17.5 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#579797

#985757

Analogous

#579878

#579797

#577898

Triadic

#579797

#985798

#989857

Split-Complementary

#579797

#985778

#987857

Tetradic

#579797

#785798

#985757

#789857

Monochromatic

#203737

#3C6868

#579797

#84B8B8

#B5D4D4

Rectangle

#579797

#575798

#985757

#989857

Compound

#579797

#577898

#985757

#987857

Variations

Lighter

#76B0B0

#9BC1C1

#C7D9D9

Darker

#457B7B

#2E5555

#1A3232

Saturation

#6E8282

#579898

#2CC4C4

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

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#579797

#808699

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#579797

#8F8F97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#579797

#5A9694

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peaceful Pond 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

#819E8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#579797

Daylight 5500K

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

#6EA3B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#7F4C4C

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: #579797;

CSS — background

background-color: #579797;

CSS Variable

--color-peaceful-pond: #579797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peaceful-pond': '#579797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#579797] text-[#579797]

SCSS

$peaceful-pond: #579797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #579797?

#579797 is Peaceful Pond, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #579797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peaceful Pond?

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

What colors pair well with Peaceful Pond?

Peaceful Pond 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 Peaceful Pond?

You can download Peaceful Pond 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 Peaceful Pond?

The hex code is #579797. In RGB it's 87, 151, 151, and in HSL it's 180°, 27%, 47%.

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