GREENS

Goblin

#79A8A6

RGB 121, 168, 166 · HSL 177°, 21%, 57% · CMYK 28, 0, 1, 34

Goblin is #79A8A6 in HEX — rgb(121, 168, 166), hsl(177°, 21%, 57%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 1%, 34%).

Goblin pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 21%, 57%. 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#79A8A6

RGB121, 168, 166

HSL177°, 21%, 57%

HSV177°, 28%, 66%

CMYK28, 0, 1, 34

Decimal7973030

CSS RGBrgb(121, 168, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 21%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Goblin S28C4

Exact match

Kilz

Garden Pond RF270-01

ΔE 1.4 · #75A5A2

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 2.7 · #72A49F

Vista Paint

Acapulco Aqua K-219

ΔE 3.4 · #82A9AA

Benjamin Moore

Antiqued CSP-705

ΔE 3.5 · #76A09B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 3.7 · #729E9C

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #6DA1A3

Behr

Shale Gray 540F-4

ΔE 3.8 · #81B0B2

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 3.9 · #7BB1B2

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 5 · #7FB5B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Viscaya historic-viscaya

ΔE 5.3 · #7B9E98

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 5.3 · #8CAEAC

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 9.2 · #99B0AB

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 10.9 · #9FB4B4

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 12.1 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.1 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#79A8A6

#A87A7D

Analogous

#7AA88F

#79A8A6

#7A94A8

Triadic

#79A8A6

#A67AA8

#A8A67A

Split-Complementary

#79A8A6

#A87A94

#A88F7A

Tetradic

#79A8A6

#8F7AA8

#A87A7D

#94A87A

Monochromatic

#365352

#55827F

#79A8A6

#A9C7C5

#D7E5E4

Rectangle

#79A8A6

#7A7DA8

#A87A7D

#A8A67A

Compound

#79A8A6

#7A94A8

#A87A7D

#A88F7A

Variations

Lighter

#95BAB8

#B1C9C8

#D3DEDE

Darker

#5B8E8B

#3D6261

#233A39

Saturation

#8A9898

#7AA8A6

#4FD4CD

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79A8A6

#969AA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79A8A6

#A1A1A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79A8A6

#7BA7A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Goblin 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

#9AAB98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79A8A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B0BC

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.

#9A5D60

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: #79A8A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #79A8A6;

CSS Variable

--color-goblin: #79A8A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goblin': '#79A8A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79A8A6] text-[#79A8A6]

SCSS

$goblin: #79A8A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79A8A6?

#79A8A6 is Goblin, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #79A8A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goblin?

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

What colors pair well with Goblin?

Goblin 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 Goblin?

You can download Goblin 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 Goblin?

The hex code is #79A8A6. In RGB it's 121, 168, 166, and in HSL it's 177°, 21%, 57%.

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