GREENS

Emerald Stream

#5F9E88

RGB 95, 158, 136 · HSL 159°, 25%, 50% · CMYK 40, 0, 14, 38

Emerald Stream is #5F9E88 in HEX — rgb(95, 158, 136), hsl(159°, 25%, 50%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 14%, 38%).

Emerald Stream pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 25%, 50%. 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#5F9E88

RGB95, 158, 136

HSL159°, 25%, 50%

HSV159°, 40%, 62%

CMYK40, 0, 14, 38

Decimal6266504

CSS RGBrgb(95, 158, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 25%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

Exact match

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 2 · #579C87

PPG

Derby Green 1140-5

ΔE 2.1 · #599C89

Dulux

Limerick S26E6

ΔE 2.9 · #609F84

Benjamin Moore

Alpine 622

ΔE 3.1 · #5A9F85

Behr

Marsh Creek 480F-5

ΔE 3.6 · #5B967D

Vista Paint

Gardening Girl K-274

ΔE 4.1 · #6CA793

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 4.2 · #4F9785

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 4.2 · #68A895

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 4.8 · #53A38F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.4 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 12.8 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.7 · #729E9C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13.7 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14.2 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 17.9 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#5F9E88

#9F6076

Analogous

#609F69

#5F9E88

#60969F

Triadic

#5F9E88

#89609F

#9F8960

Split-Complementary

#5F9E88

#9F6096

#9F6960

Tetradic

#5F9E88

#69609F

#9F6076

#969F60

Monochromatic

#264037

#437060

#5F9E88

#8FBCAC

#BFD9D0

Rectangle

#5F9E88

#60769F

#9F6076

#9F8960

Compound

#5F9E88

#60969F

#9F6076

#9F6960

Variations

Lighter

#80B3A1

#A2C3B7

#CBDAD5

Darker

#4B816E

#33594C

#1D352C

Saturation

#768982

#609F89

#30CF97

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#5F9E88

#8B8A8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F9E88

#96968B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F9E88

#659A9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Stream 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

#87A381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F9E88

Daylight 5500K

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

#74A8A5

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.

#875164

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: #5F9E88;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F9E88;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-stream: #5F9E88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-stream': '#5F9E88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F9E88] text-[#5F9E88]

SCSS

$emerald-stream: #5F9E88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F9E88?

#5F9E88 is Emerald Stream, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #5F9E88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald Stream?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Stream?

Emerald Stream 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 Emerald Stream?

You can download Emerald Stream 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 Emerald Stream?

The hex code is #5F9E88. In RGB it's 95, 158, 136, and in HSL it's 159°, 25%, 50%.

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