GREENS

Gnome

#81A19B

RGB 129, 161, 155 · HSL 169°, 15%, 57% · CMYK 20, 0, 4, 37

Gnome is #81A19B in HEX — rgb(129, 161, 155), hsl(169°, 15%, 57%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 37%).

Gnome pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 15%, 57%. 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#81A19B

RGB129, 161, 155

HSL169°, 15%, 57%

HSV169°, 20%, 63%

CMYK20, 0, 4, 37

Decimal8495515

CSS RGBrgb(129, 161, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 15%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gnome S27A4

ΔE 0.6 · #81A19A

Vista Paint

Viscaya C-1394

ΔE 1.4 · #809F97

Benjamin Moore

Mill HC-137

ΔE 1.5 · #7EA29B

Hallman-Lindsay

Viscaya historic-viscaya

ΔE 1.7 · #7B9E98

PPG

Silver Laurel 1137-5

ΔE 2 · #829F96

Sherwin-Williams

Composed SW6472

ΔE 2.7 · #7EA298

Behr

Venus Teal PPU13-8

ΔE 3.2 · #85A4A3

Valspar

Secluded Garden 5002-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #809B99

Kilz

June Gloom TB-67

ΔE 4.3 · #869B97

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 4.7 · #729E9C

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 5.4 · #8CAEAC

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 5.6 · #8B9D9B

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 8.5 · #82979D

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 9.4 · #8A9597

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 12 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#81A19B

#A28187

Analogous

#81A28B

#81A19B

#8197A2

Triadic

#81A19B

#9C81A2

#A29C81

Split-Complementary

#81A19B

#A28197

#A28B81

Tetradic

#81A19B

#8B81A2

#A28187

#97A281

Monochromatic

#3B4F4B

#5B7B75

#81A19B

#ADC2BE

#D9E3E1

Rectangle

#81A19B

#8187A2

#A28187

#A29C81

Compound

#81A19B

#8197A2

#A28187

#A28B81

Variations

Lighter

#9AB4B0

#B5C6C3

#D5DDDB

Darker

#628780

#435D58

#263734

Saturation

#8C9694

#81A29C

#52D0B9

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#81A19B

#95979C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81A19B

#9C9C9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81A19B

#839F9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gnome 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

#A0A58F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81A19B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DAAB4

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.

#9A5D68

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: #81A19B;

CSS — background

background-color: #81A19B;

CSS Variable

--color-gnome: #81A19B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gnome': '#81A19B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81A19B] text-[#81A19B]

SCSS

$gnome: #81A19B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81A19B?

#81A19B is Gnome, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #81A19B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gnome?

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

What colors pair well with Gnome?

Gnome 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 Gnome?

You can download Gnome 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 Gnome?

The hex code is #81A19B. In RGB it's 129, 161, 155, and in HSL it's 169°, 15%, 57%.

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