GREYS

Quantum Green

#7C948B

RGB 124, 148, 139 · HSL 157°, 10%, 53% · CMYK 16, 0, 6, 42

Quantum Green is #7C948B in HEX — rgb(124, 148, 139), hsl(157°, 10%, 53%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 6%, 42%).

Quantum Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 157°, 10%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#7C948B

RGB124, 148, 139

HSL157°, 10%, 53%

HSV157°, 16%, 58%

CMYK16, 0, 6, 42

Decimal8164491

CSS RGBrgb(124, 148, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 10%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sioux 705

ΔE 1.7 · #80968F

PPG

Paradise Found 1135-5

ΔE 2.6 · #83988C

Dulux

Falkland SG5H4

ΔE 2.8 · #839791

Behr

Naturalist Gray N380-5

ΔE 3 · #809688

Sherwin-Williams

Underseas SW6214

ΔE 3.1 · #7C8E87

Valspar

Blueridge Fir 5004-4B

ΔE 3.4 · #768B82

Vista Paint

River Rhythm K-867

ΔE 4.2 · #89978D

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Earth DE5718

ΔE 4.4 · #849C8D

Kilz

June Gloom TB-67

ΔE 4.4 · #869B97

Hallman-Lindsay

Viscaya historic-viscaya

ΔE 5.1 · #7B9E98

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 6.2 · #8B9D9B

RAL

Traffic Grey A 7042

ΔE 6.7 · #8D948D

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 7.6 · #7C9195

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 7.8 · #848A86

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 9.4 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7C948B

#937B84

Analogous

#7B937E

#7C948B

#7B9093

Triadic

#7C948B

#8A7B93

#938A7B

Split-Complementary

#7C948B

#937B90

#937E7B

Tetradic

#7C948B

#7E7B93

#937B84

#90937B

Monochromatic

#35413C

#576B63

#7C948B

#A5B6AF

#CFD8D5

Rectangle

#7C948B

#7B8493

#937B84

#938A7B

Compound

#7C948B

#7B9093

#937B84

#937E7B

Variations

Lighter

#96A9A1

#B1BDB9

#D2D8D6

Darker

#61776F

#42534C

#26302C

Saturation

#848B88

#7B938A

#45C997

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#7C948B

#8C8C8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C948B

#90908C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C948B

#7E9292

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quantum Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#9C9C83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C948B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AA1A8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#90566C

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: #7C948B;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C948B;

CSS Variable

--color-quantum-green: #7C948B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quantum-green': '#7C948B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C948B] text-[#7C948B]

SCSS

$quantum-green: #7C948B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C948B?

#7C948B is Quantum Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7C948B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quantum Green?

Quantum Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Quantum Green?

Quantum Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Quantum Green?

You can download Quantum 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 Quantum Green?

The hex code is #7C948B. In RGB it's 124, 148, 139, and in HSL it's 157°, 10%, 53%.

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