GREENS

Thundercloud

#698589

RGB 105, 133, 137 · HSL 187°, 13%, 47% · CMYK 23, 3, 0, 46

Thundercloud is #698589 in HEX — rgb(105, 133, 137), hsl(187°, 13%, 47%), cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 46%).

Thundercloud pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 13%, 47%. 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#698589

RGB105, 133, 137

HSL187°, 13%, 47%

HSV187°, 23%, 54%

CMYK23, 3, 0, 46

Decimal6915465

CSS RGBrgb(105, 133, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 13%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Thundercloud DE5774

Exact match

PPG

Puddle Jumper 1035-5

ΔE 1.7 · #6A8389

Benjamin Moore

Blue AF-505

ΔE 2 · #6F898E

Behr

Winter In Paris MQ6-3

ΔE 2 · #6E888E

Dulux

Hammock S29A5

ΔE 2.5 · #6D8787

Sherwin-Williams

Blustery Sky SW9140

ΔE 3.6 · #6F848C

Valspar

Northern Juniper 5001-4B

ΔE 4 · #768B8C

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 4.5 · #6A7C80

Kilz

Pale Emerald TB-57

ΔE 4.5 · #6D9093

Hallman-Lindsay

Polar Pond 492

ΔE 5.6 · #6B7B7B

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 5.7 · #7C9195

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 5.7 · #78858B

Vista Paint

Smoky Day C-490

ΔE 5.8 · #7D8D8F

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 7 · #587675

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#698589

#876C68

Analogous

#68877B

#698589

#687487

Triadic

#698589

#876884

#848768

Split-Complementary

#698589

#876874

#877B68

Tetradic

#698589

#7B6887

#876C68

#748768

Monochromatic

#263031

#475A5C

#698589

#92A8AB

#BDCACC

Rectangle

#698589

#6C6887

#876C68

#848768

Compound

#698589

#687487

#876C68

#877B68

Variations

Lighter

#859EA1

#A5B5B7

#CBD3D4

Darker

#536A6D

#38494B

#212B2C

Saturation

#737B7D

#688487

#34ACBC

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.32:1

Deuteranopia

#698589

#797D8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#698589

#818188

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#698589

#6A8584

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Thundercloud 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

#8E9082

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#698589

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B95A6

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.

#7F524C

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: #698589;

CSS — background

background-color: #698589;

CSS Variable

--color-thundercloud: #698589;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thundercloud': '#698589' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#698589] text-[#698589]

SCSS

$thundercloud: #698589;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #698589?

#698589 is Thundercloud, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #698589 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thundercloud?

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

What colors pair well with Thundercloud?

Thundercloud 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 Thundercloud?

You can download Thundercloud 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 Thundercloud?

The hex code is #698589. In RGB it's 105, 133, 137, and in HSL it's 187°, 13%, 47%.

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