GREENS

Pauley

#62918F

RGB 98, 145, 143 · HSL 177°, 19%, 48% · CMYK 32, 0, 1, 43

Pauley is #62918F in HEX — rgb(98, 145, 143), hsl(177°, 19%, 48%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 1%, 43%).

Pauley pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 19%, 48%. 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#62918F

RGB98, 145, 143

HSL177°, 19%, 48%

HSV177°, 32%, 57%

CMYK32, 0, 1, 43

Decimal6459791

CSS RGBrgb(98, 145, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 19%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pauley S29C5

Exact match

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 3 · #689091

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 3.4 · #609896

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 3.6 · #6B9597

Benjamin Moore

Mayo CW-570

ΔE 3.8 · #568888

Valspar

Lost Atlantis 5002-6B

ΔE 3.9 · #61898A

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 4 · #5C9598

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 4.1 · #6A8D88

PPG

Palmetto 1146-5

ΔE 4.1 · #6D9A9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 5.2 · #729E9C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 5.3 · #5D9B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Viscaya historic-viscaya

ΔE 7.1 · #7B9E98

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.2 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 11 · #587675

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.6 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 16.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#62918F

#926365

Analogous

#639278

#62918F

#637D92

Triadic

#62918F

#8F6392

#928F63

Split-Complementary

#62918F

#92637D

#927863

Tetradic

#62918F

#786392

#926365

#7D9263

Monochromatic

#253736

#446463

#62918F

#8FB3B1

#BCD2D0

Rectangle

#62918F

#636592

#926365

#928F63

Compound

#62918F

#637D92

#926365

#927863

Variations

Lighter

#81A9A7

#A3BCBB

#CAD7D6

Darker

#4E7574

#355150

#1F302F

Saturation

#738181

#63928F

#32C3BC

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#62918F

#808390

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#62918F

#8A8A8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#62918F

#64908F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pauley 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

#899986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#62918F

Daylight 5500K

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

#769EAB

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.

#824E51

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: #62918F;

CSS — background

background-color: #62918F;

CSS Variable

--color-pauley: #62918F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pauley': '#62918F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#62918F] text-[#62918F]

SCSS

$pauley: #62918F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #62918F?

#62918F is Pauley, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #62918F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pauley?

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

What colors pair well with Pauley?

Pauley 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 Pauley?

You can download Pauley 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 Pauley?

The hex code is #62918F. In RGB it's 98, 145, 143, and in HSL it's 177°, 19%, 48%.

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