GREENS

Salamander

#6CA187

RGB 108, 161, 135 · HSL 151°, 22%, 53% · CMYK 33, 0, 16, 37

Salamander is #6CA187 in HEX — rgb(108, 161, 135), hsl(151°, 22%, 53%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 16%, 37%).

Salamander pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 22%, 53%. 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#6CA187

RGB108, 161, 135

HSL151°, 22%, 53%

HSV151°, 33%, 63%

CMYK33, 0, 16, 37

Decimal7119239

CSS RGBrgb(108, 161, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 22%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Salamander 6001-8B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tarragon Tease K-290

ΔE 1.3 · #6DA489

Behr

Longmeadow S430-5

ΔE 2.7 · #6CA78C

Dulux

Limerick S26E6

ΔE 3.5 · #609F84

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 3.9 · #5F9E88

Benjamin Moore

Alpine 622

ΔE 5.2 · #5A9F85

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 5.2 · #64A281

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 5.4 · #68A895

Sherwin-Williams

Grandview SW6466

ΔE 7.8 · #6B927F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 7.9 · #84B59C

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Lettuce DE5705

ΔE 8 · #4F9785

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 11.2 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 12 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 14.4 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 14.8 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 15.5 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#6CA187

#A26D86

Analogous

#6DA26E

#6CA187

#6DA1A2

Triadic

#6CA187

#886DA2

#A2886D

Split-Complementary

#6CA187

#A26DA1

#A26E6D

Tetradic

#6CA187

#6E6DA2

#A26D86

#A1A26D

Monochromatic

#2E483B

#4C7662

#6CA187

#9BBFAE

#CADDD4

Rectangle

#6CA187

#6D86A2

#A26D86

#A2886D

Compound

#6CA187

#6DA1A2

#A26D86

#A26E6D

Variations

Lighter

#8AB4A0

#AAC5B8

#CFDCD5

Darker

#53856D

#385C4B

#20362C

Saturation

#7F8F87

#6DA288

#3ED08A

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6CA187

#918F89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6CA187

#9A9A8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6CA187

#719C9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Salamander 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

#90A580

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6CA187

Daylight 5500K

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

#7EAAA5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#905672

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: #6CA187;

CSS — background

background-color: #6CA187;

CSS Variable

--color-salamander: #6CA187;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salamander': '#6CA187' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6CA187] text-[#6CA187]

SCSS

$salamander: #6CA187;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6CA187?

#6CA187 is Salamander, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #6CA187 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salamander?

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

What colors pair well with Salamander?

Salamander 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 Salamander?

You can download Salamander 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 Salamander?

The hex code is #6CA187. In RGB it's 108, 161, 135, and in HSL it's 151°, 22%, 53%.

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