GREENS

Grey Teal

#5E9B8A

RGB 94, 155, 138 · HSL 163°, 24%, 49% · CMYK 39, 0, 11, 39

Grey Teal is #5E9B8A in HEX — rgb(94, 155, 138), hsl(163°, 24%, 49%), cmyk(39%, 0%, 11%, 39%).

Grey Teal pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 163°, 24%, 49%. 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#5E9B8A

RGB94, 155, 138

HSL163°, 24%, 49%

HSV163°, 39%, 61%

CMYK39, 0, 11, 39

Decimal6200202

CSS RGBrgb(94, 155, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 24%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Derby Green 1140-5

ΔE 2.2 · #599C89

Dulux

Fiddler S27D6

ΔE 2.8 · #5A9587

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 3.1 · #5F9E88

Behr

Tasmanian Sea S440-5

ΔE 3.4 · #58A091

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #579C87

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 3.9 · #4F9785

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2040-40

ΔE 4.5 · #5DA593

Vista Paint

Gardening Girl K-274

ΔE 4.8 · #6CA793

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 4.9 · #68A895

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 6.1 · #53A38F

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 9.8 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 11 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 11.5 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.9 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 18.4 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#5E9B8A

#9B5F70

Analogous

#5F9B6C

#5E9B8A

#5F8E9B

Triadic

#5E9B8A

#8A5F9B

#9B8A5F

Split-Complementary

#5E9B8A

#9B5F8E

#9B6C5F

Tetradic

#5E9B8A

#6C5F9B

#9B5F70

#8E9B5F

Monochromatic

#253C35

#426C60

#5E9B8A

#8DB9AD

#BDD6CF

Rectangle

#5E9B8A

#5F709B

#9B5F70

#9B8A5F

Compound

#5E9B8A

#5F8E9B

#9B5F70

#9B6C5F

Variations

Lighter

#7EB0A2

#A1C1B8

#CAD9D5

Darker

#4B7D6F

#33574D

#1D332D

Saturation

#748681

#5F9B8A

#2FCA9F

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#5E9B8A

#88888C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E9B8A

#93938C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E9B8A

#639797

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grey Teal 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

#86A183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E9B8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#73A6A7

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.

#85505F

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: #5E9B8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E9B8A;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-teal: #5E9B8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-teal': '#5E9B8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E9B8A] text-[#5E9B8A]

SCSS

$grey-teal: #5E9B8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E9B8A?

#5E9B8A is Grey Teal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5E9B8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Teal?

Grey Teal 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 Grey Teal?

You can download Grey Teal 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 Grey Teal?

The hex code is #5E9B8A. In RGB it's 94, 155, 138, and in HSL it's 163°, 24%, 49%.

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