GREENS

Northern

#79BF9D

RGB 121, 191, 157 · HSL 151°, 35%, 61% · CMYK 37, 0, 18, 25

Northern is #79BF9D in HEX — rgb(121, 191, 157), hsl(151°, 35%, 61%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 18%, 25%).

Northern pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 35%, 61%. 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#79BF9D

RGB121, 191, 157

HSL151°, 35%, 61%

HSV151°, 37%, 75%

CMYK37, 0, 18, 25

Decimal7978909

CSS RGBrgb(121, 191, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 35%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Northern 586

Exact match

Dulux

Aqua Eden S25F4

ΔE 3.4 · #85C7A4

Behr

Farmers Market MQ6-41

ΔE 3.4 · #6FB696

Dunn-Edwards

Arboretum DE5690

ΔE 4.2 · #70BA9F

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 4.6 · #80C4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 5.2 · #82CDAD

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 5.3 · #8AC1A1

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 5.4 · #83CEAC

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 6.5 · #75C89E

Valspar

Lavish Green 6002-10A

ΔE 7 · #73CDAE

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 8.2 · #81B589

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 8.9 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 11.2 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 11.6 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 14.4 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 16.6 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#79BF9D

#BE799A

Analogous

#79BE7A

#79BF9D

#79BDBE

Triadic

#79BF9D

#9D79BE

#BE9D79

Split-Complementary

#79BF9D

#BE79BD

#BE7A79

Tetradic

#79BF9D

#7A79BE

#BE799A

#BDBE79

Monochromatic

#336B50

#4C9E77

#79BF9D

#ACD7C3

#E0F0E8

Rectangle

#79BF9D

#799ABE

#BE799A

#BE9D79

Compound

#79BF9D

#79BDBE

#BE799A

#BE7A79

Variations

Lighter

#94CBB0

#B2D5C4

#D4E5DC

Darker

#4FAA7E

#357657

#1E4632

Saturation

#91A69C

#79BE9D

#58DF9E

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79BF9D

#ABA89F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79BF9D

#B6B6A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79BF9D

#80B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Northern 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

#9ABC91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79BF9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#87C1B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#A96083

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: #79BF9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #79BF9D;

CSS Variable

--color-northern: #79BF9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northern': '#79BF9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79BF9D] text-[#79BF9D]

SCSS

$northern: #79BF9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79BF9D?

#79BF9D is Northern, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #79BF9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Northern?

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

What colors pair well with Northern?

Northern 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 Northern?

You can download Northern 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 Northern?

The hex code is #79BF9D. In RGB it's 121, 191, 157, and in HSL it's 151°, 35%, 61%.

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