GREENS

Marsh Creek

#5B967D

RGB 91, 150, 125 · HSL 155°, 24%, 47% · CMYK 39, 0, 17, 41

Marsh Creek is #5B967D in HEX — rgb(91, 150, 125), hsl(155°, 24%, 47%), cmyk(39%, 0%, 17%, 41%).

Marsh Creek pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 24%, 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#5B967D

RGB91, 150, 125

HSL155°, 24%, 47%

HSV155°, 39%, 59%

CMYK39, 0, 17, 41

Decimal6002301

CSS RGBrgb(91, 150, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 24%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marsh Creek 480F-5

Exact match

Dulux

Limerick S26E6

ΔE 3.5 · #609F84

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 3.6 · #5F9E88

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 4 · #579C87

Vista Paint

Garden Leaf K-289

ΔE 4.1 · #598F71

Benjamin Moore

Alpine 622

ΔE 4.2 · #5A9F85

Sherwin-Williams

Alexandrite SW0060

ΔE 4.2 · #598C74

PPG

Derby Green 1140-5

ΔE 4.5 · #599C89

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 4.9 · #488D74

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 5 · #4F9785

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.7 · #84B59C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 13.1 · #497E76

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13.4 · #18887C

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 13.9 · #5E7A65

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.7 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#5B967D

#955B73

Analogous

#5B9560

#5B967D

#5B9095

Triadic

#5B967D

#7D5B95

#957D5B

Split-Complementary

#5B967D

#955B90

#95605B

Tetradic

#5B967D

#605B95

#955B73

#90955B

Monochromatic

#21362D

#3E6555

#5B967D

#87B5A2

#B6D2C7

Rectangle

#5B967D

#5B7395

#955B73

#957D5B

Compound

#5B967D

#5B9095

#955B73

#95605B

Variations

Lighter

#79AD97

#9DBEB1

#C8D8D1

Darker

#487864

#315345

#1C3128

Saturation

#6F8079

#5B957D

#2EC284

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#5B967D

#85837F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B967D

#8E8E81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B967D

#619192

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marsh Creek 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

#849D79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B967D

Daylight 5500K

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

#71A29D

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.

#7F4C62

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: #5B967D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B967D;

CSS Variable

--color-marsh-creek: #5B967D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marsh-creek': '#5B967D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B967D] text-[#5B967D]

SCSS

$marsh-creek: #5B967D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B967D?

#5B967D is Marsh Creek, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5B967D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marsh Creek?

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

What colors pair well with Marsh Creek?

Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek?

You can download Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek?

The hex code is #5B967D. In RGB it's 91, 150, 125, and in HSL it's 155°, 24%, 47%.

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