GREENS

Brookdale

#87C7B3

RGB 135, 199, 179 · HSL 161°, 36%, 65% · CMYK 32, 0, 10, 22

Brookdale is #87C7B3 in HEX — rgb(135, 199, 179), hsl(161°, 36%, 65%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 10%, 22%).

Brookdale pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 36%, 65%. 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#87C7B3

RGB135, 199, 179

HSL161°, 36%, 65%

HSV161°, 32%, 78%

CMYK32, 0, 10, 22

Decimal8898483

CSS RGBrgb(135, 199, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 36%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brookdale 599

Exact match

Behr

Gulf Winds 500F-5

ΔE 2.9 · #8ECFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 3 · #89C6B7

Dulux

Peppermint Bar S26E4

ΔE 4.2 · #81BCA6

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.2 · #94D2BF

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 4.5 · #80C4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 4.5 · #90C4B4

Vista Paint

Catarina Green C-707

ΔE 4.6 · #90C3B2

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 5 · #91C2B0

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.2 · #91D0C5

Kilz

Spearmint Leaf RG130-02

ΔE 7 · #75B9AE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 7.8 · #84B59C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.3 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 10.6 · #A6CDC2

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 14 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 16.4 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#87C7B3

#C6869A

Analogous

#86C691

#87C7B3

#86BAC6

Triadic

#87C7B3

#B286C6

#C6B286

Split-Complementary

#87C7B3

#C686BA

#C69186

Tetradic

#87C7B3

#9186C6

#C6869A

#BAC686

Monochromatic

#397965

#52AD90

#87C7B3

#BADED3

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#87C7B3

#869AC6

#C6869A

#C6B286

Compound

#87C7B3

#86BAC6

#C6869A

#C69186

Variations

Lighter

#9ED1C1

#B9DACF

#D8E8E3

Darker

#56B396

#377F68

#1F4B3D

Saturation

#9CAFA9

#86C6B2

#69E2BC

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87C7B3

#B2B3B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87C7B3

#BEBEB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87C7B3

#8CC3C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Brookdale 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

#A5C2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87C7B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#92C7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#B06A80

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: #87C7B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #87C7B3;

CSS Variable

--color-brookdale: #87C7B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brookdale': '#87C7B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87C7B3] text-[#87C7B3]

SCSS

$brookdale: #87C7B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87C7B3?

#87C7B3 is Brookdale, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #87C7B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brookdale?

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

What colors pair well with Brookdale?

Brookdale 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 Brookdale?

You can download Brookdale 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 Brookdale?

The hex code is #87C7B3. In RGB it's 135, 199, 179, and in HSL it's 161°, 36%, 65%.

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