GREENS

Rivulet

#61A89D

RGB 97, 168, 157 · HSL 171°, 29%, 52% · CMYK 42, 0, 7, 34

Rivulet is #61A89D in HEX — rgb(97, 168, 157), hsl(171°, 29%, 52%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 7%, 34%).

Rivulet pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 171°, 29%, 52%. 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#61A89D

RGB97, 168, 157

HSL171°, 29%, 52%

HSV171°, 42%, 66%

CMYK42, 0, 7, 34

Decimal6400157

CSS RGBrgb(97, 168, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 29%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rivulet SW6760

Exact match

Behr

Bayside 510F-5

ΔE 1.1 · #61A89F

Dunn-Edwards

Dragon Bay DE5725

ΔE 1.4 · #5DA99F

Vista Paint

Aged Jade K-258

ΔE 1.5 · #62A699

Dulux

Paradise Island S28E5

ΔE 1.7 · #5AA79D

Kilz

Tahitian Green RF280-01

ΔE 2.9 · #64A69F

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2040-40

ΔE 4.3 · #5DA593

PPG

Treasure Isle 1141-5

ΔE 4.6 · #609D91

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 4.7 · #68A895

Valspar

Twilight Meadow 5007-8A

ΔE 5.2 · #5BAFAB

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 8.2 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 10.3 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 11 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 13.6 · #40B8A4

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.1 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 20.5 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#61A89D

#A8616C

Analogous

#61A87A

#61A89D

#618FA8

Triadic

#61A89D

#9D61A8

#A89D61

Split-Complementary

#61A89D

#A8618F

#A87A61

Tetradic

#61A89D

#7A61A8

#A8616C

#8FA861

Monochromatic

#284843

#437A72

#61A89D

#92C3BC

#C4DEDA

Rectangle

#61A89D

#616CA8

#A8616C

#A89D61

Compound

#61A89D

#618FA8

#A8616C

#A87A61

Variations

Lighter

#81B9B1

#A3C8C2

#CBDDDA

Darker

#4A8A81

#326059

#1C3934

Saturation

#7A8F8C

#61A89D

#36D4BC

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#61A89D

#91949F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61A89D

#9F9F9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61A89D

#66A5A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rivulet 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

#88AB91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#61A89D

Daylight 5500K

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

#75B0B5

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8D555D

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: #61A89D;

CSS — background

background-color: #61A89D;

CSS Variable

--color-rivulet: #61A89D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rivulet': '#61A89D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61A89D] text-[#61A89D]

SCSS

$rivulet: #61A89D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61A89D?

#61A89D is Rivulet, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #61A89D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rivulet?

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

What colors pair well with Rivulet?

Rivulet 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 Rivulet?

You can download Rivulet 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 Rivulet?

The hex code is #61A89D. In RGB it's 97, 168, 157, and in HSL it's 171°, 29%, 52%.

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