GREENS

Limerick

#609F84

RGB 96, 159, 132 · HSL 154°, 25%, 50% · CMYK 40, 0, 17, 38

Limerick is #609F84 in HEX — rgb(96, 159, 132), hsl(154°, 25%, 50%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 17%, 38%).

Limerick pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 154°, 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#609F84

RGB96, 159, 132

HSL154°, 25%, 50%

HSV154°, 40%, 62%

CMYK40, 0, 17, 38

Decimal6332292

CSS RGBrgb(96, 159, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(154, 25%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Limerick S26E6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Alpine 622

ΔE 1.8 · #5A9F85

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 2.9 · #5F9E88

Vista Paint

Tarragon Tease K-290

ΔE 3.4 · #6DA489

Behr

Longmeadow S430-5

ΔE 3.5 · #6CA78C

Valspar

Salamander 6001-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #6CA187

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 3.5 · #64A281

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 5.8 · #53A38F

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 5.8 · #4FA183

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 5.9 · #68A895

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.4 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 12.5 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 14.8 · #96BB9F

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 15.1 · #4E795B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 15.6 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17 · #9AB68E

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

#609F84

#9F607B

Analogous

#609F64

#609F84

#609B9F

Triadic

#609F84

#84609F

#9F8460

Split-Complementary

#609F84

#9F609B

#9F6460

Tetradic

#609F84

#64609F

#9F607B

#9B9F60

Monochromatic

#264035

#43705C

#609F84

#8FBCA9

#BFD9CE

Rectangle

#609F84

#607B9F

#9F607B

#9F8460

Compound

#609F84

#609B9F

#9F607B

#9F6460

Variations

Lighter

#80B39C

#A2C3B5

#CBDAD3

Darker

#4B816A

#335949

#1D352A

Saturation

#768981

#609F84

#30CF8A

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#609F84

#8D8B86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#609F84

#979788

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#609F84

#669A9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Limerick 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

#87A47E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#609F84

Daylight 5500K

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

#75A9A2

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.

#875169

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: #609F84;

CSS — background

background-color: #609F84;

CSS Variable

--color-limerick: #609F84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limerick': '#609F84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#609F84] text-[#609F84]

SCSS

$limerick: #609F84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #609F84?

#609F84 is Limerick, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #609F84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limerick?

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

What colors pair well with Limerick?

Limerick 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 Limerick?

You can download Limerick 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 Limerick?

The hex code is #609F84. In RGB it's 96, 159, 132, and in HSL it's 154°, 25%, 50%.

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