GREENS

Ocean Wave

#5E7A77

RGB 94, 122, 119 · HSL 174°, 13%, 42% · CMYK 23, 0, 2, 52

Ocean Wave is #5E7A77 in HEX — rgb(94, 122, 119), hsl(174°, 13%, 42%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 2%, 52%).

Ocean Wave pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 13%, 42%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5E7A77

RGB94, 122, 119

HSL174°, 13%, 42%

HSV174°, 23%, 48%

CMYK23, 0, 2, 52

Decimal6191735

CSS RGBrgb(94, 122, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 13%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ocean Wave S28A6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2123-20

ΔE 1.7 · #637D7B

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 2 · #627F7B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 2.1 · #587675

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #62817E

PPG

Evening Emerald 1144-6

ΔE 3 · #56736F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Lagoon DEC788

ΔE 3.7 · #6A7F7D

Vista Paint

Under Water World K-857

ΔE 3.7 · #5A716D

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise City 486

ΔE 4 · #5F7475

Behr

Cameroon Green PPU12-17

ΔE 4.1 · #60746D

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 5.9 · #6B7A7C

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 6 · #6A7C80

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 9 · #497E76

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 9.1 · #788082

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 9.9 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#5E7A77

#795D60

Analogous

#5D7968

#5E7A77

#5D6E79

Triadic

#5E7A77

#765D79

#79765D

Split-Complementary

#5E7A77

#795D6E

#79685D

Tetradic

#5E7A77

#685D79

#795D60

#6E795D

Monochromatic

#1B2322

#3C4E4C

#5E7A77

#83A09D

#AEC1BF

Rectangle

#5E7A77

#5D6079

#795D60

#79765D

Compound

#5E7A77

#5D6E79

#795D60

#79685D

Variations

Lighter

#799895

#9CB0AE

#C7D0CF

Darker

#4A615F

#324342

#1D2726

Saturation

#676F6E

#5D7976

#2FA89C

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#5E7A77

#707178

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E7A77

#767677

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E7A77

#5F7978

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ocean Wave 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

#868874

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E7A77

Daylight 5500K

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

#738D99

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#724449

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: #5E7A77;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E7A77;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-wave: #5E7A77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-wave': '#5E7A77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E7A77] text-[#5E7A77]

SCSS

$ocean-wave: #5E7A77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E7A77?

#5E7A77 is Ocean Wave, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5E7A77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Wave?

Ocean Wave 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 Ocean Wave?

You can download Ocean Wave 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 Ocean Wave?

The hex code is #5E7A77. In RGB it's 94, 122, 119, and in HSL it's 174°, 13%, 42%.

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