GREENS

Universal Green

#006B38

RGB 0, 107, 56 · HSL 151°, 100%, 21% · CMYK 100, 0, 48, 58

Universal Green is #006B38 in HEX — rgb(0, 107, 56), hsl(151°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 48%, 58%).

Universal Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 100%, 21%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#006B38
RGB0, 107, 56
HSL151°, 100%, 21%
HSV151°, 100%, 42%
CMYK100, 0, 48, 58
Decimal27448
CSS RGBrgb(0, 107, 56)
CSS HSLhsl(151, 100%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Seaweed 2035-10

ΔE 2.7 · #146A39

Sherwin-Williams

Greenbelt SW6927

ΔE 4.3 · #017244

Dulux

Felt S25F9

ΔE 5.1 · #247342

Behr

Forest Rain S-H-480

ΔE 5.5 · #17753A

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 5.8 · #027944

Dunn-Edwards

Lucky Clover DEA130

ΔE 6 · #006940

Vista Paint

Hill and Vale K-1255

ΔE 6.1 · #0E7046

RAL

Emerald Green 6001

ΔE 7.8 · #287233

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 8.1 · #006F49

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 8.7 · #1E6A43

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 9.4 · #2B834C

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.1 · #128458

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 11.9 · #007856

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 12.6 · #238848

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 15 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 32 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#006B38
#6B0034

Analogous

#006B02
#006B38
#00696B

Triadic

#006B38
#37006B
#6B3700

Split-Complementary

#006B38
#6B0069
#6B0200

Tetradic

#006B38
#02006B
#6B0034
#696B00

Monochromatic

#001A0D
#001F10
#006B38
#00B85F
#05FF86

Rectangle

#006B38
#00346B
#6B0034
#6B3700

Compound

#006B38
#00696B
#6B0034
#6B0200

Variations

Lighter

#00BC61
#1FED8A
#87EABA

Darker

#00562C
#003B1E
#002212

Saturation

#254636
#006B37
#006B37

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)

Aa

vs White

6.65:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#006B38
#59533B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#006B38
#626241

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#006B38
#1E6466

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Universal 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

#3F7D45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#006B38

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D8269

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEB

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.

#53092D

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #006B38;
CSS — background 
background-color: #006B38;
CSS Variable 
--color-universal-green: #006B38;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'universal-green': '#006B38' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#006B38] text-[#006B38]
SCSS 
$universal-green: #006B38;

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#00703A · ΔE 2.6

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#136938 · ΔE 2.8

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#227442 · ΔE 4.7

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#207337 · ΔE 5.9

Vine Green

#2F7D3F · ΔE 9.2

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#007C56 · ΔE 10.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #006B38?

#006B38 is Universal Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #006B38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Universal Green?

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

What colors pair well with Universal Green?

Universal 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 Universal Green?

You can download Universal 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 Universal Green?

The hex code is #006B38. In RGB it's 0, 107, 56, and in HSL it's 151°, 100%, 21%.

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