GREENS

Green Tourmaline

#5EAB81

RGB 94, 171, 129 · HSL 147°, 31%, 52% · CMYK 45, 0, 25, 33

Green Tourmaline is #5EAB81 in HEX — rgb(94, 171, 129), hsl(147°, 31%, 52%), cmyk(45%, 0%, 25%, 33%).

Green Tourmaline pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 31%, 52%. 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#5EAB81

RGB94, 171, 129

HSL147°, 31%, 52%

HSV147°, 45%, 67%

CMYK45, 0, 25, 33

Decimal6204289

CSS RGBrgb(94, 171, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 31%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 1.8 · #57AA80

Dulux

Sea Grass S25F6

ΔE 2.4 · #67AD81

Behr

Lunar Tide M440-5

ΔE 2.4 · #64B188

PPG

Elf Shoe 1226-5

ΔE 3.1 · #68B082

Benjamin Moore

Scotch 587

ΔE 4.2 · #52A17B

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 6.3 · #59B88D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 6.4 · #56B78F

Valspar

Divot 6003-10B

ΔE 7 · #50B180

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 7.4 · #4FA183

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.8 · #42A370

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 9.3 · #81B589

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 11.4 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 14.9 · #84B59C

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 15.2 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 18.2 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#5EAB81

#AB5F88

Analogous

#62AB5F

#5EAB81

#5FABA7

Triadic

#5EAB81

#815FAB

#AB815F

Split-Complementary

#5EAB81

#A75FAB

#AB5F62

Tetradic

#5EAB81

#5F62AB

#AB5F88

#ABA75F

Monochromatic

#274936

#417C5B

#5EAB81

#91C5A8

#C3DFD0

Rectangle

#5EAB81

#5F88AB

#AB5F88

#AB815F

Compound

#5EAB81

#5FABA7

#AB5F88

#AB5F62

Variations

Lighter

#7FBB9A

#A2C9B4

#CBDDD3

Darker

#488D67

#306246

#1B3A29

Saturation

#799083

#5FAB81

#34D57D

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5EAB81

#979384

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5EAB81

#A1A187

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5EAB81

#67A4A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Tourmaline 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

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How it looks under different light

#86AD7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5EAB81

Daylight 5500K

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

#73B2A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#8E5374

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #5EAB81;

CSS — background

background-color: #5EAB81;

CSS Variable

--color-green-tourmaline: #5EAB81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-tourmaline': '#5EAB81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5EAB81] text-[#5EAB81]

SCSS

$green-tourmaline: #5EAB81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5EAB81?

#5EAB81 is Green Tourmaline, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5EAB81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Tourmaline?

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

What colors pair well with Green Tourmaline?

Green Tourmaline 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 Green Tourmaline?

You can download Green Tourmaline 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 Green Tourmaline?

The hex code is #5EAB81. In RGB it's 94, 171, 129, and in HSL it's 147°, 31%, 52%.

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