GREENS

Semi-Precious

#659B97

RGB 101, 155, 151 · HSL 176°, 21%, 50% · CMYK 35, 0, 3, 39

Semi-Precious is #659B97 in HEX — rgb(101, 155, 151), hsl(176°, 21%, 50%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 3%, 39%).

Semi-Precious pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 21%, 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#659B97

RGB101, 155, 151

HSL176°, 21%, 50%

HSV176°, 35%, 61%

CMYK35, 0, 3, 39

Decimal6658967

CSS RGBrgb(101, 155, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 21%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Loch Blue S29D5

ΔE 1.6 · #609793

Behr

Semi-precious MQ6-6

ΔE 1.7 · #609896

Benjamin Moore

Azure 677

ΔE 1.7 · #699C9A

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 3 · #5D9B9B

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 3.7 · #5B9E9B

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 3.8 · #72A49F

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 3.9 · #729E9C

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 4.4 · #6DA1A3

Kilz

Garden Pond RF270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #75A5A2

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 4.6 · #5C9598

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 4.7 · #559C9B

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 7.3 · #6A8D88

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 11.8 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 12.8 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 16.6 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 17.7 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#659B97

#9A6568

Analogous

#659A7C

#659B97

#65839A

Triadic

#659B97

#97659A

#9A9765

Split-Complementary

#659B97

#9A6583

#9A7C65

Tetradic

#659B97

#7C659A

#9A6568

#839A65

Monochromatic

#283E3C

#476C69

#659B97

#93B8B6

#C1D7D5

Rectangle

#659B97

#65689A

#9A6568

#9A9765

Compound

#659B97

#65839A

#9A6568

#9A7C65

Variations

Lighter

#84AEAC

#A5C0BE

#CCD9D8

Darker

#507C79

#365654

#1F3331

Saturation

#778886

#659A97

#32CDC2

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#659B97

#888B99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#659B97

#949498

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#659B97

#689A98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Semi-Precious 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

#8BA18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#659B97

Daylight 5500K

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

#78A6B1

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#875155

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: #659B97;

CSS — background

background-color: #659B97;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-precious: #659B97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-precious': '#659B97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#659B97] text-[#659B97]

SCSS

$semi-precious: #659B97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #659B97?

#659B97 is Semi-Precious, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #659B97 warm or cool?

Semi-Precious reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi-Precious?

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

What colors pair well with Semi-Precious?

Semi-Precious 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 Semi-Precious?

You can download Semi-Precious 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 Semi-Precious?

The hex code is #659B97. In RGB it's 101, 155, 151, and in HSL it's 176°, 21%, 50%.

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