GREENS

Privet Hedge

#588A79

RGB 88, 138, 121 · HSL 160°, 22%, 44% · CMYK 36, 0, 12, 46

Privet Hedge is #588A79 in HEX — rgb(88, 138, 121), hsl(160°, 22%, 44%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 12%, 46%).

Privet Hedge pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 22%, 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#588A79

RGB88, 138, 121

HSL160°, 22%, 44%

HSV160°, 36%, 54%

CMYK36, 0, 12, 46

Decimal5802617

CSS RGBrgb(88, 138, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 22%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Palm 642

ΔE 0.6 · #598A78

Behr

Dark Jade MQ6-43

ΔE 2.1 · #5C8878

Dulux

Chlorite S27C6

ΔE 2.7 · #5E8E80

PPG

Sheffield 1139-5

ΔE 3.3 · #638F7B

Valspar

Spa Green 5004-6A

ΔE 4.1 · #5A9185

Sherwin-Williams

Alexandrite SW0060

ΔE 4.1 · #598C74

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 5.6 · #46836E

Vista Paint

Mountain Meadow C-702

ΔE 5.8 · #648678

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Meadow 703

ΔE 6.1 · #66887B

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 6.9 · #497E76

Dunn-Edwards

Up North DE5711

ΔE 6.9 · #6F9587

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 9.1 · #5E7A65

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10.4 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13.1 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 13.6 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.6 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#588A79

#895868

Analogous

#588960

#588A79

#588189

Triadic

#588A79

#785889

#897858

Split-Complementary

#588A79

#895881

#896058

Tetradic

#588A79

#605889

#895868

#818958

Monochromatic

#1C2C26

#3A5A4F

#588A79

#7FAD9E

#AECBC2

Rectangle

#588A79

#586889

#895868

#897858

Compound

#588A79

#588189

#895868

#896058

Variations

Lighter

#74A695

#99B9AF

#C5D5D0

Darker

#456E61

#2F4D43

#1B2D27

Saturation

#697873

#588978

#2CB587

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

3.94:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.33:1

Deuteranopia

#588A79

#7A7A7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#588A79

#83837B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#588A79

#5C8787

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Privet Hedge 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

#819476

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#588A79

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F999A

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#774857

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: #588A79;

CSS — background

background-color: #588A79;

CSS Variable

--color-privet-hedge: #588A79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'privet-hedge': '#588A79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#588A79] text-[#588A79]

SCSS

$privet-hedge: #588A79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #588A79?

#588A79 is Privet Hedge, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #588A79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Privet Hedge?

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

What colors pair well with Privet Hedge?

Privet Hedge 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 Privet Hedge?

You can download Privet Hedge 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 Privet Hedge?

The hex code is #588A79. In RGB it's 88, 138, 121, and in HSL it's 160°, 22%, 44%.

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