GREENS

Cretan Green

#598784

RGB 89, 135, 132 · HSL 176°, 21%, 44% · CMYK 34, 0, 2, 47

Cretan Green is #598784 in HEX — rgb(89, 135, 132), hsl(176°, 21%, 44%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 2%, 47%).

Cretan Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 21%, 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#598784

RGB89, 135, 132

HSL176°, 21%, 44%

HSV176°, 34%, 53%

CMYK34, 0, 2, 47

Decimal5867396

CSS RGBrgb(89, 135, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 21%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cretan Green S28C6

ΔE 1.2 · #598782

Benjamin Moore

Mayo CW-570

ΔE 2 · #568888

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 2.4 · #518682

Behr

Hidden Peak 720F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #628684

Valspar

Lost Atlantis 5002-6B

ΔE 3.5 · #61898A

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 3.8 · #4D8681

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 4.7 · #6A8D88

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 5.1 · #689091

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 5.7 · #497E76

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Meadow 703

ΔE 6.7 · #66887B

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 6.7 · #6B9597

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.9 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7.8 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9 · #729E9C

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#598784

#88595C

Analogous

#59886D

#598784

#597388

Triadic

#598784

#855988

#888559

Split-Complementary

#598784

#885973

#886D59

Tetradic

#598784

#6D5988

#88595C

#738859

Monochromatic

#1C2B2A

#3A5957

#598784

#80ACA9

#AFCBC9

Rectangle

#598784

#595C88

#88595C

#888559

Compound

#598784

#597388

#88595C

#886D59

Variations

Lighter

#75A5A2

#9AB9B7

#C6D4D3

Darker

#466E6B

#2F4C4A

#1B2D2B

Saturation

#697776

#598885

#2CB4AB

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#598784

#767985

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#598784

#818184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#598784

#5B8685

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cretan 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

#82927E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#598784

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F97A2

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.

#77484B

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: #598784;

CSS — background

background-color: #598784;

CSS Variable

--color-cretan-green: #598784;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cretan-green': '#598784' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#598784] text-[#598784]

SCSS

$cretan-green: #598784;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #598784?

#598784 is Cretan Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #598784 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cretan Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cretan Green?

Cretan 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 Cretan Green?

You can download Cretan 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 Cretan Green?

The hex code is #598784. In RGB it's 89, 135, 132, and in HSL it's 176°, 21%, 44%.

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