GREENS

Raleigh Green

#597E5F

RGB 89, 126, 95 · HSL 130°, 17%, 42% · CMYK 29, 0, 25, 51

Raleigh Green is #597E5F in HEX — rgb(89, 126, 95), hsl(130°, 17%, 42%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 25%, 51%).

Raleigh Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 130°, 17%, 42%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#597E5F

RGB89, 126, 95

HSL130°, 17%, 42%

HSV130°, 29%, 49%

CMYK29, 0, 25, 51

Decimal5865055

CSS RGBrgb(89, 126, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 17%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

RaleighCW-525

ΔE 0.4 · #5A7F60

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Vista Paint

GrasshopperC-1401

ΔE 1.6 · #5E7F60

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Hallman-Lindsay

Grasshopperhistoric-grasshopper

ΔE 1.8 · #5E805F

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Kobra

Green36

ΔE 3.2 · #4E795B

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Dulux

Aloe VeraS25D7

ΔE 3.6 · #588567

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Behr

Evergreen TrailBXC-72

ΔE 4.2 · #5E7A5F

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Dunn-Edwards

SeaweedDE5643

ΔE 4.6 · #5D7759

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Sherwin-Williams

Garden GroveSW6445

ΔE 5.3 · #5E7F57

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Valspar

Mixedwood Leaf5007-6C

ΔE 5.4 · #68825E

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Kilz

Bitter ArugulaRG270-02

ΔE 6.6 · #6A886F

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PPG

Clover Leaf1131-7

ΔE 6.7 · #53734C

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IKEA

IKEA116116

ΔE 6.9 · #5E7A65

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Colorhouse

Glass .05Glass-05

ΔE 8.4 · #6E7E60

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Farrow & Ball

Calke Green34

ΔE 9.3 · #768769

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RAL

Reseda Green6011

ΔE 9.7 · #587246

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Dutch Boy

Grass GreenD-6753

ΔE 11 · #317455

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#597E5F

#7D5977

Analogous

#657D59

#597E5F

#597D71

Triadic

#597E5F

#5F597D

#7D5F59

Split-Complementary

#597E5F

#71597D

#7D5965

Tetradic

#597E5F

#59657D

#7D5977

#7D7159

Monochromatic

#19241B

#39513D

#597E5F

#7FA485

#ABC4B0

Rectangle

#597E5F

#59777D

#7D5977

#7D5F59

Compound

#597E5F

#597D71

#7D5977

#7D5965

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Raleigh Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EDF2EE

Tint #C6D7C9

Tint #A0BBA4

Tint #79A07F

Base #597E5F

Shade #49674E

Shade #39513D

Shade #293A2C

Shade #19241B

Variations

Lighter

#759D7B

#99B39E

#C5D1C7

Darker

#46654B

#304634

#1C291E

Saturation

#667167

#597D5F

#2CAA41

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#597E5F

#747061

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#597E5F

#797964

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#597E5F

#5E797B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Raleigh Green 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

#828B62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#597E5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F9087

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#72446A

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: #597E5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #597E5F;

CSS Variable

--color-raleigh-green: #597E5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raleigh-green': '#597E5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#597E5F] text-[#597E5F]

SCSS

$raleigh-green: #597E5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #597E5F?

#597E5F is Raleigh Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #597E5F warm or cool?

Raleigh Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raleigh Green?

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

What colors pair well with Raleigh Green?

Raleigh Green 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 Raleigh Green?

You can download Raleigh Green 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 Raleigh Green?

The hex code is #597E5F. In RGB it's 89, 126, 95, and in HSL it's 130°, 17%, 42%.

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