GREENS

Dragon Bay

#5DA99F

RGB 93, 169, 159 · HSL 172°, 31%, 51% · CMYK 45, 0, 6, 34

Dragon Bay is #5DA99F in HEX — rgb(93, 169, 159), hsl(172°, 31%, 51%), cmyk(45%, 0%, 6%, 34%).

Dragon Bay pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 31%, 51%. 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#5DA99F

RGB93, 169, 159

HSL172°, 31%, 51%

HSV172°, 45%, 66%

CMYK45, 0, 6, 34

Decimal6138271

CSS RGBrgb(93, 169, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 31%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#5DA99F

#A95B66

Analogous

#5BA978

#5DA99F

#5B8CA9

Triadic

#5DA99F

#9E5BA9

#A99E5B

Split-Complementary

#5DA99F

#A95B8C

#A9785B

Tetradic

#5DA99F

#785BA9

#A95B66

#8CA95B

Monochromatic

#254642

#3F7871

#5DA99F

#8DC3BC

#C0DEDA

Rectangle

#5DA99F

#5B66A9

#A95B66

#A99E5B

Compound

#5DA99F

#5B8CA9

#A95B66

#A9785B

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Dragon Bay run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EBF4F3

Tint #C7E2DE

Tint #A3CFC9

Tint #7FBCB4

Base #5DA99F

Shade #498A81

Shade #376963

Shade #264944

Shade #152826

Variations

Lighter

#7CBAB2

#A0C8C3

#CADDDA

Darker

#468A81

#2F6059

#1B3834

Saturation

#768E8B

#5BA99E

#30D4BE

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5DA99F

#9094A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5DA99F

#9F9FA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5DA99F

#62A6A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dragon Bay 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

#85AB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5DA99F

Daylight 5500K

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

#72B0B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8C5159

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #5DA99F;

CSS — background

background-color: #5DA99F;

CSS Variable

--color-dragon-bay: #5DA99F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dragon-bay': '#5DA99F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5DA99F] text-[#5DA99F]

SCSS

$dragon-bay: #5DA99F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5DA99F?

#5DA99F is Dragon Bay, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5DA99F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dragon Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Dragon Bay?

Dragon Bay 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 Dragon Bay?

You can download Dragon Bay 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 Dragon Bay?

The hex code is #5DA99F. In RGB it's 93, 169, 159, and in HSL it's 172°, 31%, 51%.

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