GREENS

Murdoch

#5B8D6B

RGB 91, 141, 107 · HSL 139°, 22%, 45% · CMYK 35, 0, 24, 45

Murdoch is #5B8D6B in HEX — rgb(91, 141, 107), hsl(139°, 22%, 45%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 24%, 45%).

Murdoch pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 22%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5B8D6B

RGB91, 141, 107

HSL139°, 22%, 45%

HSV139°, 35%, 55%

CMYK35, 0, 24, 45

Decimal5999979

CSS RGBrgb(91, 141, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 22%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Murdoch S24E7

ΔE 1.2 · #5B8D69

Behr

Island Palm 460F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #5A8967

Vista Paint

Garden Leaf K-289

ΔE 2.6 · #598F71

Hallman-Lindsay

Spring Forest 738

ΔE 3.4 · #67926F

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Garden DE5671

ΔE 4.1 · #558961

PPG

Succulent Leaves 1131-6

ΔE 5.3 · #658E64

Sherwin-Williams

Alexandrite SW0060

ΔE 5.7 · #598C74

Benjamin Moore

Raleigh CW-525

ΔE 6.6 · #5A7F60

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 7.9 · #4E795B

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 8.7 · #46836E

Valspar

Pine Green 5006-6B

ΔE 9.1 · #6E8B71

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 9.4 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 11.6 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 12.5 · #768769

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 13.3 · #6E7E60

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 14.1 · #587246

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

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

#5B8D6B

#8C5A7C

Analogous

#638C5A

#5B8D6B

#5A8C83

Triadic

#5B8D6B

#695A8C

#8C695A

Split-Complementary

#5B8D6B

#835A8C

#8C5A63

Tetradic

#5B8D6B

#5A638C

#8C5A7C

#8C835A

Monochromatic

#1E2F23

#3C5D46

#5B8D6B

#83AF91

#B1CDBA

Rectangle

#5B8D6B

#5A7C8C

#8C5A7C

#8C695A

Compound

#5B8D6B

#5A8C83

#8C5A7C

#8C5A63

Variations

Lighter

#76A786

#9BBBA5

#C6D5CB

Darker

#477154

#304E3A

#1B2E21

Saturation

#6B7A70

#5A8C69

#2DB959

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

3.84:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.47:1

Deuteranopia

#5B8D6B

#807C6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B8D6B

#868670

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B8D6B

#618789

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Murdoch 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

#84966B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B8D6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#719B90

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7A496A

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: #5B8D6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B8D6B;

CSS Variable

--color-murdoch: #5B8D6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'murdoch': '#5B8D6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B8D6B] text-[#5B8D6B]

SCSS

$murdoch: #5B8D6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B8D6B?

#5B8D6B is Murdoch, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5B8D6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Murdoch?

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

What colors pair well with Murdoch?

Murdoch 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 Murdoch?

You can download Murdoch 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 Murdoch?

The hex code is #5B8D6B. In RGB it's 91, 141, 107, and in HSL it's 139°, 22%, 45%.

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