GREENS

Loch Blue

#609795

RGB 96, 151, 149 · HSL 178°, 22%, 48% · CMYK 36, 0, 1, 41

Loch Blue is #609795 in HEX — rgb(96, 151, 149), hsl(178°, 22%, 48%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 1%, 41%).

Loch Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 22%, 48%. 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#609795

RGB96, 151, 149

HSL178°, 22%, 48%

HSV178°, 36%, 59%

CMYK36, 0, 1, 41

Decimal6330261

CSS RGBrgb(96, 151, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 22%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 0.4 · #609896

Dulux

Loch Blue S29D5

ΔE 1.2 · #609793

Benjamin Moore

Azure 677

ΔE 2.4 · #699C9A

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 2.5 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 3 · #5C9598

Vista Paint

Cold North C-687

ΔE 3.3 · #579A99

PPG

Palmetto 1146-5

ΔE 4.1 · #6D9A9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4.5 · #559C9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 4.7 · #729E9C

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 4.8 · #6DA1A3

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 5 · #4C928F

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 6.8 · #6A8D88

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.5 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 12.7 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 16.8 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 17.5 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#609795

#955F61

Analogous

#5F9579

#609795

#5F7C95

Triadic

#609795

#945F95

#95945F

Split-Complementary

#609795

#955F7C

#95795F

Tetradic

#609795

#795F95

#955F61

#7C955F

Monochromatic

#243837

#426765

#609795

#8CB5B4

#BBD3D2

Rectangle

#609795

#5F6195

#955F61

#95945F

Compound

#609795

#5F7C95

#955F61

#95795F

Variations

Lighter

#7EACAB

#A1BEBD

#C9D8D7

Darker

#4B7977

#335453

#1D3130

Saturation

#728282

#5F9594

#30C5C0

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#609795

#838797

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#609795

#8F8F95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#609795

#639694

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Loch Blue 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

#879E8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#609795

Daylight 5500K

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

#75A3AF

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#824E50

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: #609795;

CSS — background

background-color: #609795;

CSS Variable

--color-loch-blue: #609795;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loch-blue': '#609795' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#609795] text-[#609795]

SCSS

$loch-blue: #609795;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #609795?

#609795 is Loch Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #609795 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Loch Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Loch Blue?

Loch Blue 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 Loch Blue?

You can download Loch Blue 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 Loch Blue?

The hex code is #609795. In RGB it's 96, 151, 149, and in HSL it's 178°, 22%, 48%.

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