GREENS

Foul Green

#85C7A1

RGB 133, 199, 161 · HSL 145°, 37%, 65% · CMYK 33, 0, 19, 22

Foul Green is #85C7A1 in HEX — rgb(133, 199, 161), hsl(145°, 37%, 65%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 19%, 22%).

Foul Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 145°, 37%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#85C7A1

RGB133, 199, 161

HSL145°, 37%, 65%

HSV145°, 33%, 78%

CMYK33, 0, 19, 22

Decimal8767393

CSS RGBrgb(133, 199, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(145, 37%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Eden S25F4

ΔE 1.6 · #85C7A4

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 3.2 · #8DD0A9

Benjamin Moore

Northern 586

ΔE 3.8 · #79BF9D

Behr

Country Weekend MQ6-40

ΔE 4.2 · #83BD95

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 4.5 · #82CDAD

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 4.8 · #86D2A9

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 5 · #8EC298

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 5.8 · #75C89E

Dunn-Edwards

Forest Frolic DE5669

ΔE 5.9 · #88BB95

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 6 · #80C4A9

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 6.7 · #95D3A3

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.6 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.5 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 11.5 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.5 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 15.9 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#85C7A1

#C785AB

Analogous

#8AC785

#85C7A1

#85C7C1

Triadic

#85C7A1

#A085C7

#C7A085

Split-Complementary

#85C7A1

#C185C7

#C7858A

Tetradic

#85C7A1

#858AC7

#C785AB

#C7C185

Monochromatic

#387A54

#50AF78

#85C7A1

#B9DFC9

#EEF7F1

Rectangle

#85C7A1

#85ABC7

#C785AB

#C7A085

Compound

#85C7A1

#85C7C1

#C785AB

#C7858A

Variations

Lighter

#9DD2B3

#B9DAC7

#D8E8DE

Darker

#55B47D

#368055

#1E4C31

Saturation

#9CB0A4

#85C7A0

#69E39C

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85C7A1

#B4B1A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85C7A1

#BEBEA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85C7A1

#8CC0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Foul Green 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

#A3C294

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85C7A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C7B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#B16993

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: #85C7A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #85C7A1;

CSS Variable

--color-foul-green: #85C7A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foul-green': '#85C7A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85C7A1] text-[#85C7A1]

SCSS

$foul-green: #85C7A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C7A1?

#85C7A1 is Foul Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #85C7A1 warm or cool?

Foul Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Foul Green?

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

What colors pair well with Foul Green?

Foul Green 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 Foul Green?

You can download Foul 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 Foul Green?

The hex code is #85C7A1. In RGB it's 133, 199, 161, and in HSL it's 145°, 37%, 65%.

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