GREENS

Fiddler

#5A9589

RGB 90, 149, 137 · HSL 168°, 25%, 47% · CMYK 40, 0, 8, 42

Fiddler is #5A9589 in HEX — rgb(90, 149, 137), hsl(168°, 25%, 47%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 8%, 42%).

Fiddler pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 25%, 47%. 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#5A9589

RGB90, 149, 137

HSL168°, 25%, 47%

HSV168°, 40%, 58%

CMYK40, 0, 8, 42

Decimal5936521

CSS RGBrgb(90, 149, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 25%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fiddler S27D6

ΔE 1.2 · #5A9587

Valspar

Spa Green 5004-6A

ΔE 1.8 · #5A9185

PPG

Treasure Isle 1141-5

ΔE 3 · #609D91

Behr

Coney Island N440-5

ΔE 5.3 · #5B8A80

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 5.4 · #4F9785

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 5.7 · #4C928F

Benjamin Moore

Palm 642

ΔE 5.8 · #598A78

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 6.3 · #5B9E9B

Sherwin-Williams

Surf Green SW6473

ΔE 6.9 · #5F887D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 7.1 · #559C9B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 7.4 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 9.2 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 12.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 18.6 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#5A9589

#965A66

Analogous

#5A966C

#5A9589

#5A8496

Triadic

#5A9589

#8A5A96

#968A5A

Split-Complementary

#5A9589

#965A84

#966C5A

Tetradic

#5A9589

#6C5A96

#965A66

#84965A

Monochromatic

#213632

#3D665E

#5A9589

#86B6AD

#B6D3CD

Rectangle

#5A9589

#5A6696

#965A66

#968A5A

Compound

#5A9589

#5A8496

#965A66

#966C5A

Variations

Lighter

#78AEA3

#9DBFB8

#C7D8D5

Darker

#47796F

#30544D

#1B312D

Saturation

#6F817D

#5A968A

#2DC3A5

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

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.09:1

Deuteranopia

#5A9589

#82838B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A9589

#8D8D8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A9589

#5E9292

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fiddler 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

#839C82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A9589

Daylight 5500K

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

#70A1A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#7F4C57

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: #5A9589;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A9589;

CSS Variable

--color-fiddler: #5A9589;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fiddler': '#5A9589' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A9589] text-[#5A9589]

SCSS

$fiddler: #5A9589;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A9589?

#5A9589 is Fiddler, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5A9589 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fiddler?

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

What colors pair well with Fiddler?

Fiddler 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 Fiddler?

You can download Fiddler 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 Fiddler?

The hex code is #5A9589. In RGB it's 90, 149, 137, and in HSL it's 168°, 25%, 47%.

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