GREENS

Scenario

#81A79D

RGB 129, 167, 157 · HSL 164°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 23, 0, 6, 35

Scenario is #81A79D in HEX — rgb(129, 167, 157), hsl(164°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 35%).

Scenario pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 18%, 58%. 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#81A79D

RGB129, 167, 157

HSL164°, 18%, 58%

HSV164°, 23%, 65%

CMYK23, 0, 6, 35

Decimal8497053

CSS RGBrgb(129, 167, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Scenario S27B4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Composed SW6472

ΔE 1.9 · #7EA298

Benjamin Moore

Mill HC-137

ΔE 2.5 · #7EA29B

Vista Paint

Peg's Promise C-701

ΔE 2.8 · #8BABA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Peg's Promise 702

ΔE 3.1 · #8CACA2

PPG

Donnegal 1138-4

ΔE 3.2 · #8CAEA3

Kilz

Winchester Green RG230-02

ΔE 3.4 · #89A699

Behr

Dusk Blue BXC-66

ΔE 3.7 · #8DAAA1

Dunn-Edwards

Treetop DE5710

ΔE 5.7 · #91B6AC

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 5.9 · #729E9C

Valspar

Green Water 5003-4A

ΔE 6.5 · #90A49C

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 7.6 · #99B0AB

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 8.4 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 8.8 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.3 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#81A79D

#A7818B

Analogous

#81A78A

#81A79D

#819EA7

Triadic

#81A79D

#9D81A7

#A79D81

Split-Complementary

#81A79D

#A7819E

#A78A81

Tetradic

#81A79D

#8A81A7

#A7818B

#9EA781

Monochromatic

#3B544D

#5A8177

#81A79D

#AEC7C0

#DBE6E3

Rectangle

#81A79D

#818BA7

#A7818B

#A79D81

Compound

#81A79D

#819EA7

#A7818B

#A78A81

Variations

Lighter

#9AB9B1

#B5C9C3

#D5DEDC

Darker

#608D81

#416159

#263934

Saturation

#8E9A97

#81A79D

#55D3B1

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#81A79D

#9A9A9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81A79D

#A1A19E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81A79D

#83A5A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Scenario 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

#A0AA91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81A79D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DAFB5

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.

#9D5E6F

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: #81A79D;

CSS — background

background-color: #81A79D;

CSS Variable

--color-scenario: #81A79D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scenario': '#81A79D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81A79D] text-[#81A79D]

SCSS

$scenario: #81A79D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81A79D?

#81A79D is Scenario, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #81A79D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scenario?

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

What colors pair well with Scenario?

Scenario 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 Scenario?

You can download Scenario 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 Scenario?

The hex code is #81A79D. In RGB it's 129, 167, 157, and in HSL it's 164°, 18%, 58%.

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