GREENS

Edvard

#5E7E7C

RGB 94, 126, 124 · HSL 176°, 15%, 43% · CMYK 25, 0, 2, 51

Edvard is #5E7E7C in HEX — rgb(94, 126, 124), hsl(176°, 15%, 43%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 2%, 51%).

Edvard pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 15%, 43%. 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#5E7E7C

RGB94, 126, 124

HSL176°, 15%, 43%

HSV176°, 25%, 49%

CMYK25, 0, 2, 51

Decimal6192764

CSS RGBrgb(94, 126, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 15%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Edvard S29B6

Exact match

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 1.4 · #62817E

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 1.6 · #627F7B

Benjamin Moore

Tropical CSP-710

ΔE 1.7 · #5A7E7E

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 3.1 · #587675

Behr

Hidden Peak 720F-5

ΔE 3.2 · #628684

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Lagoon DEC788

ΔE 4.1 · #6A7F7D

PPG

Salal Leaves 1137-6

ΔE 4.5 · #637D74

Vista Paint

Mandalay Bay K-217

ΔE 5.2 · #4C7474

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise City 486

ΔE 5.4 · #5F7475

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 6.4 · #6A7C80

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 6.7 · #6B7A7C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 8.2 · #497E76

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 9.6 · #788082

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#5E7E7C

#7E5D5F

Analogous

#5D7E6B

#5E7E7C

#5D707E

Triadic

#5E7E7C

#7C5D7E

#7E7C5D

Split-Complementary

#5E7E7C

#7E5D70

#7E6B5D

Tetradic

#5E7E7C

#6B5D7E

#7E5D5F

#707E5D

Monochromatic

#1C2625

#3D5251

#5E7E7C

#84A4A2

#B0C4C3

Rectangle

#5E7E7C

#5D5F7E

#7E5D5F

#7E7C5D

Compound

#5E7E7C

#5D707E

#7E5D5F

#7E6B5D

Variations

Lighter

#799C9A

#9DB3B1

#C7D1D1

Darker

#4A6664

#324645

#1D2928

Saturation

#697372

#5D7E7C

#2FADA4

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

4.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.75:1

Deuteranopia

#5E7E7C

#72747D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E7E7C

#79797C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E7E7C

#5F7D7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Edvard 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

#868B78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E7E7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#73909C

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.

#754649

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: #5E7E7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E7E7C;

CSS Variable

--color-edvard: #5E7E7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'edvard': '#5E7E7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E7E7C] text-[#5E7E7C]

SCSS

$edvard: #5E7E7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E7E7C?

#5E7E7C is Edvard, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5E7E7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Edvard?

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

What colors pair well with Edvard?

Edvard 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 Edvard?

You can download Edvard 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 Edvard?

The hex code is #5E7E7C. In RGB it's 94, 126, 124, and in HSL it's 176°, 15%, 43%.

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