GREENS

Mediterranean

#60797D

RGB 96, 121, 125 · HSL 188°, 13%, 43% · CMYK 23, 3, 0, 51

Mediterranean is #60797D in HEX — rgb(96, 121, 125), hsl(188°, 13%, 43%), cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 51%).

Mediterranean pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 13%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#60797D

RGB96, 121, 125

HSL188°, 13%, 43%

HSV188°, 23%, 49%

CMYK23, 3, 0, 51

Decimal6322557

CSS RGBrgb(96, 121, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 13%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mediterranean SW7617

Exact match

Dulux

Love Pat SG5D5

ΔE 2.1 · #5F7B82

Behr

Iron Mountain N520-5

ΔE 2.2 · #64777A

Benjamin Moore

Providence 1636

ΔE 2.7 · #677A80

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise City 486

ΔE 2.8 · #5F7475

PPG

Night Rendezvous 1037-5

ΔE 2.9 · #66787E

Vista Paint

Portsmouth Blue C-1366

ΔE 3 · #5E7275

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 3 · #6A7C80

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 3.9 · #6B7A7C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 4 · #587675

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Lagoon DEC788

ΔE 4.5 · #6A7F7D

Valspar

Relaxed Navy 5001-2B

ΔE 5 · #647176

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 6.5 · #667480

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 7.3 · #78858B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.3 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#60797D

#7C635F

Analogous

#5F7C71

#60797D

#5F6A7C

Triadic

#60797D

#7C5F78

#787C5F

Split-Complementary

#60797D

#7C5F6A

#7C715F

Tetradic

#60797D

#715F7C

#7C635F

#6A7C5F

Monochromatic

#1D2425

#3E4E51

#60797D

#869EA2

#B1C1C3

Rectangle

#60797D

#635F7C

#7C635F

#787C5F

Compound

#60797D

#5F6A7C

#7C635F

#7C715F

Variations

Lighter

#7C969A

#9EAFB1

#C7D0D1

Darker

#4C6164

#344345

#1E2728

Saturation

#697172

#5F787C

#309BAC

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#60797D

#6E727E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60797D

#75757C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60797D

#607978

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mediterranean 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

#878779

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#60797D

Daylight 5500K

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

#758C9D

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#754C46

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: #60797D;

CSS — background

background-color: #60797D;

CSS Variable

--color-mediterranean: #60797D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediterranean': '#60797D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60797D] text-[#60797D]

SCSS

$mediterranean: #60797D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60797D?

#60797D is Mediterranean, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #60797D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mediterranean?

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

What colors pair well with Mediterranean?

Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean?

You can download Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean?

The hex code is #60797D. In RGB it's 96, 121, 125, and in HSL it's 188°, 13%, 43%.

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