GREENS

Green Globe

#79AA85

RGB 121, 170, 133 · HSL 135°, 22%, 57% · CMYK 29, 0, 22, 33

Green Globe is #79AA85 in HEX — rgb(121, 170, 133), hsl(135°, 22%, 57%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 22%, 33%).

Green Globe pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 135°, 22%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#79AA85

RGB121, 170, 133

HSL135°, 22%, 57%

HSV135°, 29%, 67%

CMYK29, 0, 22, 33

Decimal7973509

CSS RGBrgb(121, 170, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 22%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Globe S24E5

Exact match

Behr

Underground Gardens N420-4

ΔE 2.4 · #7BAB8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Goddess Green 723

ΔE 3.6 · #76AD83

Benjamin Moore

Stokes 2035-40

ΔE 3.8 · #72AE88

Vista Paint

Goddess Green C-722

ΔE 4.2 · #79AE82

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 4.5 · #83AE82

Dunn-Edwards

Growth DE5670

ΔE 4.8 · #6CA178

Sherwin-Williams

Frosted Emerald SW9035

ΔE 5.1 · #78B185

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 5.3 · #81B589

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 5.8 · #64A281

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 6.8 · #7FA576

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 8.2 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.6 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 10.2 · #96BB9F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10.3 · #89AC76

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 14.1 · #75C89E

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#79AA85

#A9799D

Analogous

#85A979

#79AA85

#79A99D

Triadic

#79AA85

#8579A9

#A98579

Split-Complementary

#79AA85

#9D79A9

#A97985

Tetradic

#79AA85

#7985A9

#A9799D

#A99D79

Monochromatic

#36543D

#54835F

#79AA85

#A8C7B0

#D7E5DA

Rectangle

#79AA85

#799DA9

#A9799D

#A98579

Compound

#79AA85

#79A99D

#A9799D

#A97985

Variations

Lighter

#94BB9E

#B1CAB7

#D3DFD6

Darker

#598F67

#3D6346

#233A29

Saturation

#8A998E

#79A985

#4ED470

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79AA85

#9D9887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79AA85

#A3A38B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79AA85

#7FA4A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Globe 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

#9AAC7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79AA85

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B1A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#9A5D8B

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: #79AA85;

CSS — background

background-color: #79AA85;

CSS Variable

--color-green-globe: #79AA85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-globe': '#79AA85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79AA85] text-[#79AA85]

SCSS

$green-globe: #79AA85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79AA85?

#79AA85 is Green Globe, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #79AA85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Globe?

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

What colors pair well with Green Globe?

Green Globe 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 Globe?

You can download Green Globe 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 Globe?

The hex code is #79AA85. In RGB it's 121, 170, 133, and in HSL it's 135°, 22%, 57%.

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