GREENS

Arctic

#648589

RGB 100, 133, 137 · HSL 186°, 16%, 46% · CMYK 27, 3, 0, 46

Arctic is #648589 in HEX — rgb(100, 133, 137), hsl(186°, 16%, 46%), cmyk(27%, 3%, 0%, 46%).

Arctic pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 16%, 46%. 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#648589

RGB100, 133, 137

HSL186°, 16%, 46%

HSV186°, 27%, 54%

CMYK27, 3, 0, 46

Decimal6587785

CSS RGBrgb(100, 133, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 16%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peak Point BNC-39

ΔE 1.6 · #67898E

Dunn-Edwards

Thundercloud DE5774

ΔE 1.7 · #698589

PPG

Puddle Jumper 1035-5

ΔE 3.1 · #6A8389

Valspar

Lost Atlantis 5002-6B

ΔE 3.2 · #61898A

Benjamin Moore

Blue AF-505

ΔE 3.3 · #6F898E

Dulux

Hammock S29A5

ΔE 3.4 · #6D8787

Sherwin-Williams

Refuge SW6228

ΔE 3.6 · #607D84

Kilz

Pale Emerald TB-57

ΔE 4.2 · #6D9093

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 5.8 · #6A7C80

Vista Paint

Teal Tease K-218

ΔE 6.4 · #6B9597

Hallman-Lindsay

Miracle Bay 471

ΔE 6.5 · #799292

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.6 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 6.9 · #7C9195

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 7.4 · #78858B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.1 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

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

#648589

#886663

Analogous

#638879

#648589

#637288

Triadic

#648589

#886384

#848863

Split-Complementary

#648589

#886372

#887963

Tetradic

#648589

#796388

#886663

#728863

Monochromatic

#222E2F

#42595C

#648589

#8CA8AB

#B8CACC

Rectangle

#648589

#666388

#886663

#848863

Compound

#648589

#637288

#886663

#887963

Variations

Lighter

#7F9FA2

#A1B5B8

#C9D3D4

Darker

#4E6A6E

#354A4C

#1F2B2C

Saturation

#707A7B

#638488

#31ACB9

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.26:1

Deuteranopia

#648589

#787B8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#648589

#808088

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#648589

#658584

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Arctic 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

#8A9082

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#648589

Daylight 5500K

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

#7895A6

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.

#7D504B

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: #648589;

CSS — background

background-color: #648589;

CSS Variable

--color-arctic: #648589;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arctic': '#648589' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#648589] text-[#648589]

SCSS

$arctic: #648589;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #648589?

#648589 is Arctic, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #648589 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arctic?

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

What colors pair well with Arctic?

Arctic 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 Arctic?

You can download Arctic 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 Arctic?

The hex code is #648589. In RGB it's 100, 133, 137, and in HSL it's 186°, 16%, 46%.

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