GREENS

Semi-precious

#609896

RGB 96, 152, 150 · HSL 178°, 23%, 49% · CMYK 37, 0, 1, 40

Semi-precious is #609896 in HEX — rgb(96, 152, 150), hsl(178°, 23%, 49%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 1%, 40%).

Semi-precious pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 23%, 49%. 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#609896

RGB96, 152, 150

HSL178°, 23%, 49%

HSV178°, 37%, 60%

CMYK37, 0, 1, 40

Decimal6330518

CSS RGBrgb(96, 152, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 23%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Semi-preciousMQ6-6

Exact match

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Loch BlueS29D5

ΔE 1.2 · #609793

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RAL

Pastel Blue5024

ΔE 2.1 · #5D9B9B

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Azure677

ΔE 2.3 · #699C9A

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ΔE 3 · #579A99

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CloudburstSW6487

ΔE 3.1 · #5C9598

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Cold North688

ΔE 4.1 · #559C9B

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Palmetto1146-5

ΔE 4.3 · #6D9A9B

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ΔE 4.7 · #729E9C

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#609896

#9A6062

Analogous

#609A7B

#609896

#607F9A

Triadic

#609896

#98609A

#9A9860

Split-Complementary

#609896

#9A607F

#9A7B60

Tetradic

#609896

#7B609A

#9A6062

#7F9A60

Monochromatic

#253C3B

#436B69

#609896

#8EB8B7

#BDD6D5

Rectangle

#609896

#60629A

#9A6062

#9A9860

Compound

#609896

#607F9A

#9A6062

#9A7B60

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Semi-precious run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #ECF3F3

Tint #C9DDDC

Tint #A6C7C6

Tint #82B1AF

Base #609896

Shade #4E7D7B

Shade #3C605E

Shade #2A4342

Shade #182625

Variations

Lighter

#7FAFAD

#A2C0BF

#CAD9D8

Darker

#4C7C7A

#335655

#1D3332

Saturation

#748685

#609A98

#30CAC5

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#609896

#848898

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#609896

#909096

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#609896

#639795

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Semi-precious 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

#879F8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#609896

Daylight 5500K

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

#75A4B0

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#855051

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #609896;

CSS — background

background-color: #609896;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-precious: #609896;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-precious': '#609896' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#609896] text-[#609896]

SCSS

$semi-precious: #609896;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #609896?

#609896 is Semi-precious, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #609896 warm or cool?

Semi-precious reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi-precious?

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

What colors pair well with Semi-precious?

Semi-precious 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 Semi-precious?

You can download Semi-precious 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 Semi-precious?

The hex code is #609896. In RGB it's 96, 152, 150, and in HSL it's 178°, 23%, 49%.

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