GREENS

Alexandrite

#598C74

RGB 89, 140, 116 · HSL 152°, 22%, 45% · CMYK 36, 0, 17, 45

Alexandrite is #598C74 in HEX — rgb(89, 140, 116), hsl(152°, 22%, 45%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 17%, 45%).

Alexandrite pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 22%, 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#598C74

RGB89, 140, 116

HSL152°, 22%, 45%

HSV152°, 36%, 55%

CMYK36, 0, 17, 45

Decimal5868660

CSS RGBrgb(89, 140, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 22%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Alexandrite SW0060

Exact match

Behr

Aspen Valley N430-5

ΔE 1.9 · #578D78

Benjamin Moore

Palm 642

ΔE 3.6 · #598A78

Vista Paint

Garden Leaf K-289

ΔE 3.7 · #598F71

Dulux

Molly Robins S26E7

ΔE 3.7 · #4D8A70

PPG

Sheffield 1139-5

ΔE 3.9 · #638F7B

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 5.1 · #46836E

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 5.5 · #488D74

Valspar

Cool Bluegrass 5005-6A

ΔE 6.7 · #6E937F

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 7.4 · #4F9785

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 8.4 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 9.8 · #5E7A65

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 10.5 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 12.6 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 12.6 · #317455

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 13.4 · #6E7E60

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

#598C74

#8C5A71

Analogous

#5A8C5B

#598C74

#5A8A8C

Triadic

#598C74

#745A8C

#8C745A

Split-Complementary

#598C74

#8C5A8A

#8C5B5A

Tetradic

#598C74

#5B5A8C

#8C5A71

#8A8C5A

Monochromatic

#1E2F27

#3C5D4E

#598C74

#83AF9A

#B1CDC0

Rectangle

#598C74

#5A718C

#8C5A71

#8C745A

Compound

#598C74

#5A8A8C

#8C5A71

#8C5B5A

Variations

Lighter

#76A790

#9BBBAC

#C6D5CE

Darker

#47715D

#304E40

#1B2E25

Saturation

#6B7A73

#5A8C74

#2DB977

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.43:1

Deuteranopia

#598C74

#7D7B76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#598C74

#858577

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#598C74

#5E8888

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alexandrite 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

#829672

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#598C74

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F9B96

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.

#7A4960

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: #598C74;

CSS — background

background-color: #598C74;

CSS Variable

--color-alexandrite: #598C74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alexandrite': '#598C74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#598C74] text-[#598C74]

SCSS

$alexandrite: #598C74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #598C74?

#598C74 is Alexandrite, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #598C74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alexandrite?

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

What colors pair well with Alexandrite?

Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite?

You can download Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite?

The hex code is #598C74. In RGB it's 89, 140, 116, and in HSL it's 152°, 22%, 45%.

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