GREENS

Galaxy Green

#79AFAD

RGB 121, 175, 173 · HSL 178°, 25%, 58% · CMYK 31, 0, 1, 31

Galaxy Green is #79AFAD in HEX — rgb(121, 175, 173), hsl(178°, 25%, 58%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 1%, 31%).

Galaxy Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 25%, 58%. 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#79AFAD

RGB121, 175, 173

HSL178°, 25%, 58%

HSV178°, 31%, 69%

CMYK31, 0, 1, 31

Decimal7974829

CSS RGBrgb(121, 175, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 25%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Galaxy Green S28D4

ΔE 1.1 · #79AFAB

Sherwin-Williams

Reflecting Pool SW6486

ΔE 1.9 · #7BB1B2

Behr

Aqua Gray BNC-18

ΔE 2.2 · #80B4B3

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 2.5 · #7FB5B5

Benjamin Moore

Florida 2050-40

ΔE 2.8 · #6EAAA8

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 3.4 · #80B7B8

PPG

Catalina 1142-5

ΔE 4.4 · #72A49F

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trick K-211

ΔE 5 · #7FB0B6

Valspar

Spa Pool 5002-6A

ΔE 5.5 · #6DA1A3

Dunn-Edwards

Polished Aqua DE5724

ΔE 6.4 · #77BCB6

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 6.5 · #729E9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 7 · #8CC1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 10.1 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 10.4 · #99B0AB

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 12.4 · #8AB1C2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.1 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#79AFAD

#AF797B

Analogous

#79AF92

#79AFAD

#7996AF

Triadic

#79AFAD

#AD79AF

#AFAD79

Split-Complementary

#79AFAD

#AF7996

#AF9279

Tetradic

#79AFAD

#9279AF

#AF797B

#96AF79

Monochromatic

#365958

#528987

#79AFAD

#A9CBCA

#D9E8E8

Rectangle

#79AFAD

#797BAF

#AF797B

#AFAD79

Compound

#79AFAD

#7996AF

#AF797B

#AF9279

Variations

Lighter

#94BFBD

#B1CCCB

#D3E0E0

Darker

#579593

#3B6866

#223D3C

Saturation

#8C9C9B

#79AFAD

#51D7D2

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79AFAD

#9B9FAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79AFAD

#A7A7AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79AFAD

#7BAEAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Galaxy Green 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

#9AB09D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79AFAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B5C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#9D5E60

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: #79AFAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #79AFAD;

CSS Variable

--color-galaxy-green: #79AFAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galaxy-green': '#79AFAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79AFAD] text-[#79AFAD]

SCSS

$galaxy-green: #79AFAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79AFAD?

#79AFAD is Galaxy Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #79AFAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galaxy Green?

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

What colors pair well with Galaxy Green?

Galaxy Green 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 Galaxy Green?

You can download Galaxy Green 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 Galaxy Green?

The hex code is #79AFAD. In RGB it's 121, 175, 173, and in HSL it's 178°, 25%, 58%.

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