GREENS

Chlorite

#5E8E80

RGB 94, 142, 128 · HSL 162°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 34, 0, 10, 44

Chlorite is #5E8E80 in HEX — rgb(94, 142, 128), hsl(162°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 10%, 44%).

Chlorite pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 20%, 46%. 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#5E8E80

RGB94, 142, 128

HSL162°, 20%, 46%

HSV162°, 34%, 56%

CMYK34, 0, 10, 44

Decimal6196864

CSS RGBrgb(94, 142, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chlorite S27C6

Exact match

Valspar

Spa Green 5004-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #5A9185

Behr

Dark Jade MQ6-43

ΔE 2.7 · #5C8878

Benjamin Moore

Palm 642

ΔE 3 · #598A78

Sherwin-Williams

Surf Green SW6473

ΔE 3.5 · #5F887D

PPG

Sheffield 1139-5

ΔE 3.6 · #638F7B

Dunn-Edwards

Up North DE5711

ΔE 4.7 · #6F9587

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Meadow 703

ΔE 4.9 · #66887B

Vista Paint

Mountain Meadow C-702

ΔE 5.1 · #648678

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 7.2 · #497E76

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 8.1 · #46836E

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 10 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12.8 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 12.8 · #587675

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12.9 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 17.3 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#5E8E80

#8D5E6C

Analogous

#5E8D67

#5E8E80

#5E838D

Triadic

#5E8E80

#7F5E8D

#8D7F5E

Split-Complementary

#5E8E80

#8D5E83

#8D675E

Tetradic

#5E8E80

#675E8D

#8D5E6C

#838D5E

Monochromatic

#21312C

#3F5F55

#5E8E80

#88AFA4

#B6CEC7

Rectangle

#5E8E80

#5E6C8D

#8D5E6C

#8D7F5E

Compound

#5E8E80

#5E838D

#8D5E6C

#8D675E

Variations

Lighter

#7BA79A

#9EBAB2

#C8D6D2

Darker

#4A7266

#324F46

#1D2E29

Saturation

#6E7C78

#5E8D7F

#2FBC91

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

3.71:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.66:1

Deuteranopia

#5E8E80

#7F7F82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E8E80

#878782

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E8E80

#628B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chlorite 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

#86977B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E8E80

Daylight 5500K

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

#739C9F

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.

#7D4B5A

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: #5E8E80;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E8E80;

CSS Variable

--color-chlorite: #5E8E80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chlorite': '#5E8E80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E8E80] text-[#5E8E80]

SCSS

$chlorite: #5E8E80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E8E80?

#5E8E80 is Chlorite, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5E8E80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chlorite?

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

What colors pair well with Chlorite?

Chlorite 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 Chlorite?

You can download Chlorite 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 Chlorite?

The hex code is #5E8E80. In RGB it's 94, 142, 128, and in HSL it's 162°, 20%, 46%.

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