GREENS

Memphis Green

#5E9D7B

RGB 94, 157, 123 · HSL 148°, 25%, 49% · CMYK 40, 0, 22, 38

Memphis Green is #5E9D7B in HEX — rgb(94, 157, 123), hsl(148°, 25%, 49%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 22%, 38%).

Memphis Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 25%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#5E9D7B

RGB94, 157, 123

HSL148°, 25%, 49%

HSV148°, 40%, 62%

CMYK40, 0, 22, 38

Decimal6200699

CSS RGBrgb(94, 157, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 25%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 2.1 · #64A281

Dulux

Sea Lettuce S25E6

ΔE 2.4 · #67A17F

Behr

Sycamore Grove S420-5

ΔE 3.7 · #5C9A72

Benjamin Moore

Alpine 622

ΔE 4.7 · #5A9F85

Dunn-Edwards

Growth DE5670

ΔE 5.1 · #6CA178

Vista Paint

Garden Leaf K-289

ΔE 5.9 · #598F71

Valspar

Salamander 6001-8B

ΔE 6.4 · #6CA187

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 6.9 · #5F9E88

Hallman-Lindsay

Spring Forest 738

ΔE 7.2 · #67926F

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 7.2 · #68A678

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 10.9 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.6 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 14.1 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 15.3 · #507A4F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 15.5 · #89AC76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 15.9 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E9D7B

#9C5E7F

Analogous

#609C5E

#5E9D7B

#5E9C9A

Triadic

#5E9D7B

#7B5E9C

#9C7B5E

Split-Complementary

#5E9D7B

#9A5E9C

#9C5E60

Tetradic

#5E9D7B

#5E609C

#9C5E7F

#9C9A5E

Monochromatic

#243D30

#416C55

#5E9D7B

#8CBAA2

#BCD7C9

Rectangle

#5E9D7B

#5E7F9C

#9C5E7F

#9C7B5E

Compound

#5E9D7B

#5E9C9A

#9C5E7F

#9C5E60

Variations

Lighter

#7DB195

#A0C2B0

#CAD9D1

Darker

#4A7E62

#325843

#1C3327

Saturation

#74867C

#5E9C7B

#2FCB78

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.58:1

Deuteranopia

#5E9D7B

#8C887D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E9D7B

#959580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E9D7B

#659798

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Memphis Green 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

#86A277

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E9D7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#73A79C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#85506C

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: #5E9D7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E9D7B;

CSS Variable

--color-memphis-green: #5E9D7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'memphis-green': '#5E9D7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E9D7B] text-[#5E9D7B]

SCSS

$memphis-green: #5E9D7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E9D7B?

#5E9D7B is Memphis Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5E9D7B warm or cool?

Memphis Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Memphis Green?

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

What colors pair well with Memphis Green?

Memphis Green 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 Memphis Green?

You can download Memphis Green 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 Memphis Green?

The hex code is #5E9D7B. In RGB it's 94, 157, 123, and in HSL it's 148°, 25%, 49%.

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