GREENS

Smooth-Hound Shark

#97B2B1

RGB 151, 178, 177 · HSL 178°, 15%, 65% · CMYK 15, 0, 1, 30

Smooth-Hound Shark is #97B2B1 in HEX — rgb(151, 178, 177), hsl(178°, 15%, 65%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 1%, 30%).

Smooth-Hound Shark pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 15%, 65%. 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#97B2B1

RGB151, 178, 177

HSL178°, 15%, 65%

HSV178°, 15%, 70%

CMYK15, 0, 1, 30

Decimal9941681

CSS RGBrgb(151, 178, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 15%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Duck Egg Blue S28A3

ΔE 0.6 · #97B2B0

Kilz

Foggy Promenade RF260-01

ΔE 1.7 · #93B2B3

Behr

Cosmic Quest N460-4

ΔE 2.1 · #97AEAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Stormy Bay 484

ΔE 2.3 · #9AAFAF

Vista Paint

Mystic Lake K-859

ΔE 2.4 · #9FB4B2

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 2.5 · #9FB4B4

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 2.6 · #99B0AB

Benjamin Moore

Silken CSP-670

ΔE 3 · #9CB0B2

PPG

Holly Glen 1144-4

ΔE 3.1 · #A2B7B5

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 3.2 · #8CAEAC

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #9BBAB7

Sherwin-Williams

Aqua‐Sphere SW7613

ΔE 3.4 · #9CB0B3

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 6.4 · #ABB7B9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 8.7 · #7FB5B5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 9.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#97B2B1

#B39899

Analogous

#98B3A5

#97B2B1

#98A7B3

Triadic

#97B2B1

#B298B3

#B3B298

Split-Complementary

#97B2B1

#B398A7

#B3A598

Tetradic

#97B2B1

#A598B3

#B39899

#A7B398

Monochromatic

#4C6766

#6C9391

#97B2B1

#C4D4D3

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#97B2B1

#9899B3

#B39899

#B3B298

Compound

#97B2B1

#98A7B3

#B39899

#B3A598

Variations

Lighter

#ADC2C2

#C3D0D0

#DCE3E3

Darker

#719897

#4C6A69

#2C3E3E

Saturation

#A2AAA9

#98B3B2

#72D9D6

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97B2B1

#A7A9B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97B2B1

#AEAEB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97B2B1

#98B1B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Smooth-Hound Shark 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

#B1B2A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97B2B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EB7C4

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.

#A97072

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: #97B2B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #97B2B1;

CSS Variable

--color-smooth-hound-shark: #97B2B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smooth-hound-shark': '#97B2B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97B2B1] text-[#97B2B1]

SCSS

$smooth-hound-shark: #97B2B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97B2B1?

#97B2B1 is Smooth-Hound Shark, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #97B2B1 warm or cool?

Smooth-Hound Shark reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smooth-Hound Shark?

Smooth-Hound Shark works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Smooth-Hound Shark?

Smooth-Hound Shark 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 Smooth-Hound Shark?

You can download Smooth-Hound Shark 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 Smooth-Hound Shark?

The hex code is #97B2B1. In RGB it's 151, 178, 177, and in HSL it's 178°, 15%, 65%.

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