GREENS

Fairstar

#6BA5A9

RGB 107, 165, 169 · HSL 184°, 26%, 54% · CMYK 37, 2, 0, 34

Fairstar is #6BA5A9 in HEX — rgb(107, 165, 169), hsl(184°, 26%, 54%), cmyk(37%, 2%, 0%, 34%).

Fairstar pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 26%, 54%. 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#6BA5A9

RGB107, 165, 169

HSL184°, 26%, 54%

HSV184°, 37%, 66%

CMYK37, 2, 0, 34

Decimal7054761

CSS RGBrgb(107, 165, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 26%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fairstar S31A3

ΔE 1.5 · #6BA7A9

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #6DA1A3

Behr

Waterscape 530F-5

ΔE 2.6 · #72ACB0

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2051-40

ΔE 3 · #63A0A1

Vista Paint

Teal Lake K-210

ΔE 3.7 · #629CA3

Kilz

Garden Pond RF270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #75A5A2

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 4.9 · #5D9B9B

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 5 · #7BB1B2

PPG

Wright Echo Blue FLLW741

ΔE 5.3 · #6D9A9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 5.4 · #729E9C

Dunn-Edwards

Watson Lake DE5766

ΔE 5.8 · #74AEBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 6.5 · #559C9B

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 10.3 · #7997A1

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 11.6 · #8AB1C2

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 12.3 · #82979D

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.2 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#6BA5A9

#A86F6B

Analogous

#6BA88E

#6BA5A9

#6B86A8

Triadic

#6BA5A9

#A86BA4

#A4A86B

Split-Complementary

#6BA5A9

#A86B86

#A88E6B

Tetradic

#6BA5A9

#8E6BA8

#A86F6B

#86A86B

Monochromatic

#2D4B4D

#4A7A7D

#6BA5A9

#9BC2C5

#CCDFE1

Rectangle

#6BA5A9

#6F6BA8

#A86F6B

#A4A86B

Compound

#6BA5A9

#6B86A8

#A86F6B

#A88E6B

Variations

Lighter

#89B6BA

#A9C6C8

#CEDCDD

Darker

#50888C

#365F61

#1F3739

Saturation

#819293

#6BA4A8

#40CAD4

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6BA5A9

#8F95AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6BA5A9

#9D9DA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6BA5A9

#6DA5A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fairstar 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

#90A89A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6BA5A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#7DADBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#925C58

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: #6BA5A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #6BA5A9;

CSS Variable

--color-fairstar: #6BA5A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairstar': '#6BA5A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6BA5A9] text-[#6BA5A9]

SCSS

$fairstar: #6BA5A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6BA5A9?

#6BA5A9 is Fairstar, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #6BA5A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairstar?

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

What colors pair well with Fairstar?

Fairstar 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 Fairstar?

You can download Fairstar 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 Fairstar?

The hex code is #6BA5A9. In RGB it's 107, 165, 169, and in HSL it's 184°, 26%, 54%.

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