GREENS

Green

#6AACAF

RGB 106, 172, 175 · HSL 183°, 30%, 55% · CMYK 39, 2, 0, 31

Green is #6AACAF in HEX — rgb(106, 172, 175), hsl(183°, 30%, 55%), cmyk(39%, 2%, 0%, 31%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 30%, 55%. 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#6AACAF

RGB106, 172, 175

HSL183°, 30%, 55%

HSV183°, 39%, 69%

CMYK39, 2, 0, 31

Decimal6991023

CSS RGBrgb(106, 172, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 30%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Timid Sea S31C3

ΔE 1.3 · #66ABB0

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 2.5 · #72ACB0

Benjamin Moore

Peacock 2049-40

ΔE 2.6 · #62ADAF

Kilz

Water Oasis RF180-02

ΔE 3.6 · #74B1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 4.2 · #7BB1B2

Valspar

Well Water 5005-8A

ΔE 4.7 · #6EB7BE

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 5.3 · #7FB5B5

Dunn-Edwards

Castaway DE5738

ΔE 5.6 · #6DBAC0

PPG

Teal Bayou 1147-5

ΔE 5.7 · #57A1A0

Vista Paint

Veranda Blue C-1400

ΔE 5.7 · #67B2AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 6.9 · #559C9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 7.9 · #729E9C

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 12.6 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 13.2 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 13.4 · #7997A1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#6AACAF

#AF6D6A

Analogous

#6AAF90

#6AACAF

#6A89AF

Triadic

#6AACAF

#AF6AAB

#ABAF6A

Split-Complementary

#6AACAF

#AF6A89

#AF906A

Tetradic

#6AACAF

#906AAF

#AF6D6A

#89AF6A

Monochromatic

#2D5153

#478285

#6AACAF

#9CC7C9

#CDE3E4

Rectangle

#6AACAF

#6D6AAF

#AF6D6A

#ABAF6A

Compound

#6AACAF

#6A89AF

#AF6D6A

#AF906A

Variations

Lighter

#88BCBF

#A9CACC

#CEDEDF

Darker

#4D9094

#346467

#1D3B3C

Saturation

#829697

#6AABAF

#42CFD7

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6AACAF

#949AB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6AACAF

#A3A3AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6AACAF

#6CABA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#8FAE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6AACAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#7CB3C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#965C59

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: #6AACAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #6AACAF;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #6AACAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#6AACAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6AACAF] text-[#6AACAF]

SCSS

$green: #6AACAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6AACAF?

#6AACAF is Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #6AACAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #6AACAF. In RGB it's 106, 172, 175, and in HSL it's 183°, 30%, 55%.

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