GREENS

Dusty Turquoise

#598A8F

RGB 89, 138, 143 · HSL 186°, 23%, 45% · CMYK 38, 3, 0, 44

Dusty Turquoise is #598A8F in HEX — rgb(89, 138, 143), hsl(186°, 23%, 45%), cmyk(38%, 3%, 0%, 44%).

Dusty Turquoise pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 23%, 45%. 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#598A8F

RGB89, 138, 143

HSL186°, 23%, 45%

HSV186°, 38%, 56%

CMYK38, 3, 0, 44

Decimal5868175

CSS RGBrgb(89, 138, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 23%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Baltic CSP-680

ΔE 2 · #57868D

Behr

Courtyard Blue BXC-48

ΔE 2.6 · #628B8F

Dulux

Tort S30A4

ΔE 3.2 · #5E9091

Valspar

Lost Atlantis 5002-6B

ΔE 3.3 · #61898A

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 4.3 · #689091

Sherwin-Williams

Mountain Stream SW7612

ΔE 4.4 · #679199

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 5.2 · #6B9597

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6 · #427E83

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 6.1 · #447F8A

Dunn-Edwards

Star City DE5767

ΔE 6.2 · #5796A1

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.3 · #3F888F

PPG

Wright Echo Blue FLLW741

ΔE 6.7 · #6D9A9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 8.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 9.5 · #587675

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 13.4 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.2 · #889099

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

#598A8F

#8D5E58

Analogous

#588D78

#598A8F

#586D8D

Triadic

#598A8F

#8D5888

#888D58

Split-Complementary

#598A8F

#8D586D

#8D7858

Tetradic

#598A8F

#78588D

#8D5E58

#6D8D58

Monochromatic

#1D2D2F

#3B5B5E

#598A8F

#82ACB0

#B1CBCE

Rectangle

#598A8F

#5E588D

#8D5E58

#888D58

Compound

#598A8F

#586D8D

#8D5E58

#8D7858

Variations

Lighter

#75A3A9

#9AB8BB

#C6D4D6

Darker

#466E72

#2F4C4F

#1B2C2E

Saturation

#6B797B

#58888D

#2CABB9

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.46:1

Deuteranopia

#598A8F

#777D90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#598A8F

#83838E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#598A8F

#5A8A88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dusty Turquoise 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

#829486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#598A8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F99AB

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7A4E49

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: #598A8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #598A8F;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-turquoise: #598A8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-turquoise': '#598A8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#598A8F] text-[#598A8F]

SCSS

$dusty-turquoise: #598A8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #598A8F?

#598A8F is Dusty Turquoise, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #598A8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Turquoise?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Turquoise?

Dusty Turquoise 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 Dusty Turquoise?

You can download Dusty Turquoise 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 Dusty Turquoise?

The hex code is #598A8F. In RGB it's 89, 138, 143, and in HSL it's 186°, 23%, 45%.

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