GREENS

Folk Song

#65A19F

RGB 101, 161, 159 · HSL 178°, 24%, 51% · CMYK 37, 0, 1, 37

Folk Song is #65A19F in HEX — rgb(101, 161, 159), hsl(178°, 24%, 51%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 1%, 37%).

Folk Song pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 24%, 51%. 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#65A19F

RGB101, 161, 159

HSL178°, 24%, 51%

HSV178°, 37%, 63%

CMYK37, 0, 1, 37

Decimal6660511

CSS RGBrgb(101, 161, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 24%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2051-40

ΔE 1.7 · #63A0A1

Vista Paint

Peaceful Pond K-226

ΔE 2.6 · #5B9E9B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 2.6 · #5D9B9B

Dulux

Hydroport S30C4

ΔE 3.1 · #5E9EA1

Behr

Bali Bliss PPU13-5

ΔE 3.1 · #5E9EA1

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 3.6 · #6DA1A3

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 3.6 · #72A49F

Kilz

Tahitian Green RF280-01

ΔE 3.8 · #64A69F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 3.8 · #559C9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 4.8 · #729E9C

Sherwin-Williams

Cloudburst SW6487

ΔE 5.3 · #5C9598

Dunn-Edwards

Dragon Bay DE5725

ΔE 7.1 · #5DA99F

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 12.4 · #7997A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 13.9 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 15.4 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17.4 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#65A19F

#A06466

Analogous

#64A080

#65A19F

#6484A0

Triadic

#65A19F

#9E64A0

#A09E64

Split-Complementary

#65A19F

#A06484

#A08064

Tetradic

#65A19F

#8064A0

#A06466

#84A064

Monochromatic

#294242

#467270

#65A19F

#93BDBC

#C3DAD9

Rectangle

#65A19F

#6466A0

#A06466

#A09E64

Compound

#65A19F

#6484A0

#A06466

#A08064

Variations

Lighter

#83B3B1

#A5C3C2

#CCDBDA

Darker

#4E8281

#355A59

#1E3534

Saturation

#798B8A

#64A09E

#35D0CA

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#65A19F

#8C90A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65A19F

#99999F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65A19F

#68A09E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Folk Song 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

#8BA592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65A19F

Daylight 5500K

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

#78AAB7

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8A5355

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: #65A19F;

CSS — background

background-color: #65A19F;

CSS Variable

--color-folk-song: #65A19F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folk-song': '#65A19F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65A19F] text-[#65A19F]

SCSS

$folk-song: #65A19F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65A19F?

#65A19F is Folk Song, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #65A19F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folk Song?

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

What colors pair well with Folk Song?

Folk Song 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 Folk Song?

You can download Folk Song 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 Folk Song?

The hex code is #65A19F. In RGB it's 101, 161, 159, and in HSL it's 178°, 24%, 51%.

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