GREENS

Captivating

#57A493

RGB 87, 164, 147 · HSL 167°, 31%, 49% · CMYK 47, 0, 10, 36

Captivating is #57A493 in HEX — rgb(87, 164, 147), hsl(167°, 31%, 49%), cmyk(47%, 0%, 10%, 36%).

Captivating pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 31%, 49%. 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#57A493

RGB87, 164, 147

HSL167°, 31%, 49%

HSV167°, 47%, 64%

CMYK47, 0, 10, 36

Decimal5743763

CSS RGBrgb(87, 164, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 31%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Captivating 649

Exact match

Behr

Hallowed Hush 500F-6

ΔE 1.7 · #5EA593

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 2.1 · #53A38F

Dulux

Golf Blazer S27E6

ΔE 2.7 · #53A38E

PPG

Derby Green 1140-5

ΔE 3.8 · #599C89

Vista Paint

Aged Jade K-258

ΔE 3.9 · #62A699

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 4 · #579C87

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 4.1 · #68A895

Dunn-Edwards

Dragon Bay DE5725

ΔE 4.7 · #5DA99F

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 4.8 · #5F9E88

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 11.5 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 11.5 · #40B8A4

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 11.7 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.5 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.8 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.6 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#57A493

#A45667

Analogous

#56A46C

#57A493

#568EA4

Triadic

#57A493

#9356A4

#A49356

Split-Complementary

#57A493

#A4568E

#A46C56

Tetradic

#57A493

#6C56A4

#A45667

#8EA456

Monochromatic

#213F39

#3C7266

#57A493

#87C0B3

#B9DAD3

Rectangle

#57A493

#5667A4

#A45667

#A49356

Compound

#57A493

#568EA4

#A45667

#A46C56

Variations

Lighter

#77B7A9

#9CC6BD

#C8DBD7

Darker

#438476

#2D5C52

#1A3630

Saturation

#718984

#56A493

#2BCFAB

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#57A493

#8D8E95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#57A493

#9A9A95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#57A493

#5DA0A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Captivating 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

#81A889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#57A493

Daylight 5500K

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

#6EADAE

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.

#864E5A

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: #57A493;

CSS — background

background-color: #57A493;

CSS Variable

--color-captivating: #57A493;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'captivating': '#57A493' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#57A493] text-[#57A493]

SCSS

$captivating: #57A493;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57A493?

#57A493 is Captivating, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #57A493 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Captivating?

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

What colors pair well with Captivating?

Captivating 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 Captivating?

You can download Captivating 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 Captivating?

The hex code is #57A493. In RGB it's 87, 164, 147, and in HSL it's 167°, 31%, 49%.

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