GREENS

Green

#008060

RGB 0, 128, 96 · HSL 165°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 100, 0, 25, 50

Green is #008060 in HEX — rgb(0, 128, 96), hsl(165°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 25%, 50%).

Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 100%, 25%. 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#008060

RGB0, 128, 96

HSL165°, 100%, 25%

HSV165°, 100%, 50%

CMYK100, 0, 25, 50

Decimal32864

CSS RGBrgb(0, 128, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Reef 2042-20

ΔE 0.7 · #017F5E

PPG

Ivy League 1228-7

ΔE 2.9 · #007958

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 3.4 · #007A5E

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 3.5 · #007856

Behr

Caribbean Current P460-7

ΔE 3.9 · #178065

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 4.3 · #24896A

Dulux

Opal Green S26F8

ΔE 5.9 · #157951

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 6.2 · #12775E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 7.1 · #128458

Vista Paint

Aquadazzle C-717

ΔE 7.3 · #00724B

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 7.4 · #328267

Sherwin-Williams

Starboard SW6755

ΔE 8.3 · #016C4F

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 9.9 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.2 · #286A4C

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 15.4 · #20603D

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 27.1 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#008060

#800020

Analogous

#008020

#008060

#006080

Triadic

#008060

#600080

#806000

Split-Complementary

#008060

#800060

#802000

Tetradic

#008060

#200080

#800020

#608000

Monochromatic

#001A13

#003326

#008060

#00CC99

#1AFFC6

Rectangle

#008060

#002080

#800020

#806000

Compound

#008060

#006080

#800020

#802000

Variations

Lighter

#00CC99

#2BEEBD

#8DEBD3

Darker

#00664D

#004635

#00291F

Saturation

#2D5349

#008060

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

4.93:1

vs Black

4.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#008060

#686662

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008060

#757565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008060

#207A7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#3F8D63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008060

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9287

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

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.

#620B21

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: #008060;

CSS — background

background-color: #008060;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #008060;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#008060' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008060] text-[#008060]

SCSS

$green: #008060;

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#007E5D · ΔE 1.0

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#007C61 · ΔE 3.4

Peridot

#238966 · ΔE 4.0

Irish Clover

#007C56 · ΔE 4.0

Emerald Isle

#008158 · ΔE 5.4

Very Green

#17775C · ΔE 5.8

Garden Green

#007A63 · ΔE 6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008060?

#008060 is Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008060 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #008060. In RGB it's 0, 128, 96, and in HSL it's 165°, 100%, 25%.

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