GREENS

Crystal Gem

#79D0A7

RGB 121, 208, 167 · HSL 152°, 48%, 65% · CMYK 42, 0, 20, 18

Crystal Gem is #79D0A7 in HEX — rgb(121, 208, 167), hsl(152°, 48%, 65%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 20%, 18%).

Crystal Gem pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 48%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#79D0A7

RGB121, 208, 167

HSL152°, 48%, 65%

HSV152°, 42%, 82%

CMYK42, 0, 20, 18

Decimal7983271

CSS RGBrgb(121, 208, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 48%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

Exact match

Behr

Summer Dragonfly M440-4

ΔE 2.3 · #7DCDA2

Dulux

Pharaoh's Jade S25G4

ΔE 2.8 · #83D1A6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 3 · #75C89E

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside 579

ΔE 3 · #76C9A3

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 3.4 · #86D2A9

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 5.4 · #83CEAC

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

ΔE 6.2 · #8BE0BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 6.3 · #82CDAD

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 8.4 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 11.1 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 15.7 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16.6 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 18.2 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 18.3 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 20.1 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#79D0A7

#D17BA3

Analogous

#7BD17E

#79D0A7

#7BCED1

Triadic

#79D0A7

#A97BD1

#D1A97B

Split-Complementary

#79D0A7

#D17BCE

#D17E7B

Tetradic

#79D0A7

#7E7BD1

#D17BA3

#CED17B

Monochromatic

#2E845C

#42BD84

#79D0A7

#B4E4CE

#ECF8F3

Rectangle

#79D0A7

#7BA3D1

#D17BA3

#D1A97B

Compound

#79D0A7

#7BCED1

#D17BA3

#D17E7B

Variations

Lighter

#95DABA

#B4DFCB

#D5EAE0

Darker

#47C289

#2B8B5E

#185237

Saturation

#99B3A7

#7BD1A9

#64E8AA

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#79D0A7

#B8B5AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79D0A7

#C5C5AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79D0A7

#82C9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crystal Gem 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

#9AC998

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79D0A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#87CEBD

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.

#BB5E8A

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: #79D0A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #79D0A7;

CSS Variable

--color-crystal-gem: #79D0A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystal-gem': '#79D0A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79D0A7] text-[#79D0A7]

SCSS

$crystal-gem: #79D0A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79D0A7?

#79D0A7 is Crystal Gem, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #79D0A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystal Gem?

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

What colors pair well with Crystal Gem?

Crystal Gem 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 Crystal Gem?

You can download Crystal Gem 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 Crystal Gem?

The hex code is #79D0A7. In RGB it's 121, 208, 167, and in HSL it's 152°, 48%, 65%.

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