GREENS

Patina

#72A295

RGB 114, 162, 149 · HSL 164°, 21%, 54% · CMYK 30, 0, 8, 36

Patina is #72A295 in HEX — rgb(114, 162, 149), hsl(164°, 21%, 54%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 8%, 36%).

Patina pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 21%, 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#72A295

RGB114, 162, 149

HSL164°, 21%, 54%

HSV164°, 30%, 64%

CMYK30, 0, 8, 36

Decimal7512725

CSS RGBrgb(114, 162, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 21%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Patina MQ6-38

Exact match

Dulux

Little League S27C5

ΔE 3.1 · #6A9A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Verdigreen SW9042

ΔE 4.6 · #81A595

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 4.6 · #72A49F

Benjamin Moore

Everglades 641

ΔE 5.1 · #84AD9E

Dunn-Edwards

Up North DE5711

ΔE 5.4 · #6F9587

Vista Paint

Gardening Girl K-274

ΔE 5.6 · #6CA793

Hallman-Lindsay

Bristol Green historic-bristol-green

ΔE 5.8 · #83A492

Kilz

Garden Pond RF270-01

ΔE 5.9 · #75A5A2

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 6.6 · #729E9C

Valspar

Spa Green 5004-6A

ΔE 7.2 · #5A9185

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 8.5 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 9.3 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 13.2 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 17.7 · #95958D

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 19.2 · #4E795B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#72A295

#A2717E

Analogous

#71A27D

#72A295

#7197A2

Triadic

#72A295

#9571A2

#A29571

Split-Complementary

#72A295

#A27197

#A27D71

Tetradic

#72A295

#7D71A2

#A2717E

#97A271

Monochromatic

#304A43

#4F786D

#72A295

#9FC1B8

#CEDFDA

Rectangle

#72A295

#717EA2

#A2717E

#A29571

Compound

#72A295

#7197A2

#A2717E

#A27D71

Variations

Lighter

#8DB5AA

#ACC5BE

#D0DCD9

Darker

#568679

#3A5D54

#213731

Saturation

#82918D

#71A295

#43D1AB

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#72A295

#929397

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72A295

#9B9B97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72A295

#759F9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Patina 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

#95A68B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72A295

Daylight 5500K

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

#82ABAF

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.

#925867

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: #72A295;

CSS — background

background-color: #72A295;

CSS Variable

--color-patina: #72A295;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'patina': '#72A295' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72A295] text-[#72A295]

SCSS

$patina: #72A295;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72A295?

#72A295 is Patina, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #72A295 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Patina?

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

What colors pair well with Patina?

Patina 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 Patina?

You can download Patina 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 Patina?

The hex code is #72A295. In RGB it's 114, 162, 149, and in HSL it's 164°, 21%, 54%.

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