GREYS

Refreshing Green

#617A74

RGB 97, 122, 116 · HSL 166°, 11%, 43% · CMYK 20, 0, 5, 52

Refreshing Green is #617A74 in HEX — rgb(97, 122, 116), hsl(166°, 11%, 43%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 5%, 52%).

Refreshing Green pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 166°, 11%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#617A74

RGB97, 122, 116

HSL166°, 11%, 43%

HSV166°, 20%, 48%

CMYK20, 0, 5, 52

Decimal6388340

CSS RGBrgb(97, 122, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 11%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ocean Wave S28A6

ΔE 2 · #5E7A77

PPG

Salal Leaves 1137-6

ΔE 2.1 · #637D74

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthen Cheer 465

ΔE 2.4 · #667971

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 2.5 · #627F7B

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 2123-20

ΔE 2.7 · #637D7B

Behr

Cameroon Green PPU12-17

ΔE 2.8 · #60746D

Vista Paint

Earthen Cheer C-464

ΔE 3.5 · #65776D

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 3.6 · #62817E

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 3.8 · #587675

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Lagoon DEC788

ΔE 3.8 · #6A7F7D

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 6.3 · #6B7A7C

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 6.8 · #6A7C80

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 8.4 · #646B63

IKEA

IKEA116 116

ΔE 9.1 · #5E7A65

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.5 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.2 · #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

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#617A74

#7A6267

Analogous

#627A68

#617A74

#62737A

Triadic

#617A74

#74627A

#7A7462

Split-Complementary

#617A74

#7A6273

#7A6862

Tetradic

#617A74

#68627A

#7A6267

#737A62

Monochromatic

#1E2523

#404F4C

#617A74

#88A09A

#B3C2BE

Rectangle

#617A74

#62677A

#7A6267

#7A7462

Compound

#617A74

#62737A

#7A6267

#7A6862

Variations

Lighter

#7E9892

#A0B0AC

#C8D0CE

Darker

#4E625D

#354440

#1F2825

Saturation

#6A7170

#627A74

#31AB8E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#617A74

#717275

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#617A74

#767675

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#617A74

#627978

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Refreshing Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#888872

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#617A74

Daylight 5500K

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

#758D96

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.

#754651

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: #617A74;

CSS — background

background-color: #617A74;

CSS Variable

--color-refreshing-green: #617A74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'refreshing-green': '#617A74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#617A74] text-[#617A74]

SCSS

$refreshing-green: #617A74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #617A74?

#617A74 is Refreshing Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #617A74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Refreshing Green?

Refreshing Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Refreshing Green?

Refreshing Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Refreshing Green?

You can download Refreshing Green 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 Refreshing Green?

The hex code is #617A74. In RGB it's 97, 122, 116, and in HSL it's 166°, 11%, 43%.

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