GREENS

Classic Calm

#6A8783

RGB 106, 135, 131 · HSL 172°, 12%, 47% · CMYK 21, 0, 3, 47

Classic Calm is #6A8783 in HEX — rgb(106, 135, 131), hsl(172°, 12%, 47%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 3%, 47%).

Classic Calm pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 12%, 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#6A8783

RGB106, 135, 131

HSL172°, 12%, 47%

HSV172°, 21%, 53%

CMYK21, 0, 3, 47

Decimal6981507

CSS RGBrgb(106, 135, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 12%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Classic Calm S28A5

Exact match

Valspar

Liquid Jade 5003-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #62817E

Behr

Hidden Peak 720F-5

ΔE 2.7 · #628684

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Hush DE5746

ΔE 2.9 · #6A8D88

Sherwin-Williams

Teal Stencil SW0018

ΔE 3.1 · #627F7B

Benjamin Moore

Mountain AC-20

ΔE 3.6 · #758F89

PPG

Dwarf Spruce 1136-6

ΔE 3.9 · #71847D

Kilz

Green Cast RF290-01

ΔE 5.3 · #689091

Hallman-Lindsay

Miracle Bay 471

ΔE 5.5 · #799292

Vista Paint

Miracle Bay C-470

ΔE 5.7 · #7B9392

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.9 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

De Nimes 299

ΔE 7.2 · #6A7C80

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 7.4 · #7C9195

RAL

Squirrel Grey 7000

ΔE 8.5 · #78858B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 11.4 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.3 · #889099

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

#6A8783

#86696D

Analogous

#698674

#6A8783

#697C86

Triadic

#6A8783

#826986

#868269

Split-Complementary

#6A8783

#86697C

#867469

Tetradic

#6A8783

#746986

#86696D

#7C8669

Monochromatic

#26312F

#485B59

#6A8783

#92AAA7

#BDCBCA

Rectangle

#6A8783

#696D86

#86696D

#868269

Compound

#6A8783

#697C86

#86696D

#867469

Variations

Lighter

#86A09C

#A6B6B4

#CCD4D3

Darker

#546C69

#394B48

#212C2A

Saturation

#747C7B

#698682

#35BBA9

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

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.41:1

Deuteranopia

#6A8783

#7C7E84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A8783

#838384

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A8783

#6B8685

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Classic Calm 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

#8F927D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A8783

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C97A2

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.

#7F4C53

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: #6A8783;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A8783;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-calm: #6A8783;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-calm': '#6A8783' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A8783] text-[#6A8783]

SCSS

$classic-calm: #6A8783;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A8783?

#6A8783 is Classic Calm, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #6A8783 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Calm?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Calm?

Classic Calm 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 Classic Calm?

You can download Classic Calm 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 Classic Calm?

The hex code is #6A8783. In RGB it's 106, 135, 131, and in HSL it's 172°, 12%, 47%.

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