GREENS

Aqua Forest

#5FA777

RGB 95, 167, 119 · HSL 140°, 29%, 51% · CMYK 43, 0, 29, 35

Aqua Forest is #5FA777 in HEX — rgb(95, 167, 119), hsl(140°, 29%, 51%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 29%, 35%).

Aqua Forest pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 29%, 51%. 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#5FA777

RGB95, 167, 119

HSL140°, 29%, 51%

HSV140°, 43%, 65%

CMYK43, 0, 29, 35

Decimal6268791

CSS RGBrgb(95, 167, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 29%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 3.4 · #68A678

Dulux

Sea Grass S25F6

ΔE 3.5 · #67AD81

PPG

Elf Shoe 1226-5

ΔE 3.7 · #68B082

Behr

Garland 470F-5

ΔE 5.2 · #599B70

Benjamin Moore

Dunmore CW-540

ΔE 5.3 · #519A6F

Valspar

Elf 6002-8B

ΔE 6 · #71B078

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildness Mint 724

ΔE 6.7 · #5D9865

Dunn-Edwards

Leafy DE5628

ΔE 7.2 · #679B6A

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 7.5 · #619864

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 7.5 · #42A370

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 9.7 · #81B589

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.3 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 11.1 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 13.4 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 18.3 · #507A4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#5FA777

#A65E8E

Analogous

#6AA65E

#5FA777

#5EA69A

Triadic

#5FA777

#765EA6

#A6765E

Split-Complementary

#5FA777

#9A5EA6

#A65E6A

Tetradic

#5FA777

#5E6AA6

#A65E8E

#A69A5E

Monochromatic

#264530

#417653

#5FA777

#8FC1A0

#C0DDCA

Rectangle

#5FA777

#5E8EA6

#A65E8E

#A6765E

Compound

#5FA777

#5EA69A

#A65E8E

#A65E6A

Variations

Lighter

#7EB891

#A2C7AE

#CADCD0

Darker

#48885D

#315E40

#1C3725

Saturation

#778D7E

#5EA676

#31D367

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5FA777

#958F7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5FA777

#9E9E7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5FA777

#689FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Forest 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

#87AA74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5FA777

Daylight 5500K

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

#74AF99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#8A5378

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: #5FA777;

CSS — background

background-color: #5FA777;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-forest: #5FA777;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-forest': '#5FA777' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5FA777] text-[#5FA777]

SCSS

$aqua-forest: #5FA777;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5FA777?

#5FA777 is Aqua Forest, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5FA777 warm or cool?

Aqua Forest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aqua Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Forest?

Aqua Forest 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 Aqua Forest?

You can download Aqua Forest 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 Aqua Forest?

The hex code is #5FA777. In RGB it's 95, 167, 119, and in HSL it's 140°, 29%, 51%.

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