GREENS

Le Max

#85B2A1

RGB 133, 178, 161 · HSL 157°, 23%, 61% · CMYK 25, 0, 10, 30

Le Max is #85B2A1 in HEX — rgb(133, 178, 161), hsl(157°, 23%, 61%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 10%, 30%).

Le Max pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 23%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#85B2A1

RGB133, 178, 161

HSL157°, 23%, 61%

HSV157°, 25%, 70%

CMYK25, 0, 10, 30

Decimal8762017

CSS RGBrgb(133, 178, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 23%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Le Max S26D4

ΔE 0.6 · #85B2A0

Behr

Rainy Afternoon N430-4

ΔE 2.1 · #7EAE9C

Benjamin Moore

Everglades 641

ΔE 2.3 · #84AD9E

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #80B09A

PPG

Key Largo 1140-4

ΔE 3.4 · #7FB6A4

Vista Paint

Laurel Village K-275

ΔE 4 · #86BBA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Longfellow historic-longfellow

ΔE 4.6 · #90B1A3

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.8 · #84B59C

Sherwin-Williams

Spearmint SW6465

ΔE 4.8 · #94B5A6

Dunn-Edwards

Treetop DE5710

ΔE 5.4 · #91B6AC

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 5.8 · #91C2B0

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 7.3 · #96BB9F

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.6 · #7FB5B5

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 10.9 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.7 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.5 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#85B2A1

#B28596

Analogous

#85B28A

#85B2A1

#85ADB2

Triadic

#85B2A1

#A185B2

#B2A185

Split-Complementary

#85B2A1

#B285AD

#B28A85

Tetradic

#85B2A1

#8A85B2

#B28596

#ADB285

Monochromatic

#3D6153

#5A907C

#85B2A1

#B4D0C5

#E3EDE9

Rectangle

#85B2A1

#8596B2

#B28596

#B2A185

Compound

#85B2A1

#85ADB2

#B28596

#B28A85

Variations

Lighter

#9DC2B4

#B8CFC6

#D7E2DE

Darker

#5E9A83

#406B5B

#253F35

Saturation

#95A29D

#85B2A1

#5ED9AA

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85B2A1

#A3A3A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85B2A1

#ABABA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85B2A1

#88AFAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Le Max 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

#A3B294

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85B2A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#90B7B8

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A3667D

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: #85B2A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #85B2A1;

CSS Variable

--color-le-max: #85B2A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'le-max': '#85B2A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85B2A1] text-[#85B2A1]

SCSS

$le-max: #85B2A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85B2A1?

#85B2A1 is Le Max, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85B2A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Le Max?

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

What colors pair well with Le Max?

Le Max 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 Le Max?

You can download Le Max 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 Le Max?

The hex code is #85B2A1. In RGB it's 133, 178, 161, and in HSL it's 157°, 23%, 61%.

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