GREENS

Gould Blue

#7D9EA2

RGB 125, 158, 162 · HSL 186°, 17%, 56% · CMYK 23, 2, 0, 36

Gould Blue is #7D9EA2 in HEX — rgb(125, 158, 162), hsl(186°, 17%, 56%), cmyk(23%, 2%, 0%, 36%).

Gould Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 17%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#7D9EA2

RGB125, 158, 162

HSL186°, 17%, 56%

HSV186°, 23%, 64%

CMYK23, 2, 0, 36

Decimal8232610

CSS RGBrgb(125, 158, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 17%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gould Blue S29B4

ΔE 0.7 · #7D9FA2

Benjamin Moore

Williamsburg CW-590

ΔE 1.2 · #7F9FA1

Sherwin-Williams

Tranquil Aqua SW7611

ΔE 2 · #7C9AA0

Behr

Schooner MQ6-7

ΔE 2 · #7FA1A2

PPG

Cathedral Glass 1148-5

ΔE 2 · #7A999C

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Melody 499

ΔE 2.6 · #7D999F

Vista Paint

Ocean Melody C-498

ΔE 3.1 · #7E99A0

Kilz

Estuary RF160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #739DA3

Valspar

Secluded Garden 5002-4A

ΔE 3.9 · #809B99

Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue 86

ΔE 4.3 · #7997A1

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Silver DE5773

ΔE 4.5 · #8BA8AE

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4.7 · #82979D

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 5.3 · #729E9C

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 7.9 · #8A9597

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 10.1 · #8AB1C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#7D9EA2

#A2807C

Analogous

#7CA293

#7D9EA2

#7C8BA2

Triadic

#7D9EA2

#A27C9E

#9EA27C

Split-Complementary

#7D9EA2

#A27C8B

#A2937C

Tetradic

#7D9EA2

#937CA2

#A2807C

#8BA27C

Monochromatic

#374B4E

#57777A

#7D9EA2

#A8BFC2

#D5E0E1

Rectangle

#7D9EA2

#807CA2

#A2807C

#9EA27C

Compound

#7D9EA2

#7C8BA2

#A2807C

#A2937C

Variations

Lighter

#96B1B4

#B2C3C5

#D3DBDC

Darker

#5E8387

#405A5D

#253537

Saturation

#899395

#7C9EA2

#4DC3D0

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7D9EA2

#9094A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D9EA2

#9999A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D9EA2

#7E9E9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gould Blue 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

#9DA395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D9EA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#8AA8B9

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.

#98615B

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: #7D9EA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D9EA2;

CSS Variable

--color-gould-blue: #7D9EA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gould-blue': '#7D9EA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D9EA2] text-[#7D9EA2]

SCSS

$gould-blue: #7D9EA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D9EA2?

#7D9EA2 is Gould Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #7D9EA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gould Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Gould Blue?

Gould Blue 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 Gould Blue?

You can download Gould Blue 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 Gould Blue?

The hex code is #7D9EA2. In RGB it's 125, 158, 162, and in HSL it's 186°, 17%, 56%.

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