GREENS

Emperor’s Silk

#00816A

RGB 0, 129, 106 · HSL 169°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 100, 0, 18, 49

Emperor’s Silk is #00816A in HEX — rgb(0, 129, 106), hsl(169°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 18%, 49%).

Emperor’s Silk pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 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#00816A

RGB0, 129, 106

HSL169°, 100%, 25%

HSV169°, 100%, 51%

CMYK100, 0, 18, 49

Decimal33130

CSS RGBrgb(0, 129, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Garden 2046-20

ΔE 2.4 · #017B64

Behr

Caribbean Current P460-7

ΔE 2.8 · #178065

PPG

Medieval Forest 1230-7

ΔE 2.8 · #007E6B

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 4.2 · #007A5E

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 4.7 · #12775E

Dulux

Green Fingers S27G8

ΔE 5.2 · #297E68

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 5.5 · #24896A

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 6 · #328267

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 6.8 · #368268

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 7.3 · #368976

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.7 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 7.8 · #007856

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 10.4 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.7 · #286A4C

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 15.6 · #316650

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 22.1 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#00816A

#800017

Analogous

#008028

#00816A

#005780

Triadic

#00816A

#680080

#806800

Split-Complementary

#00816A

#800057

#802800

Tetradic

#00816A

#280080

#800017

#578000

Monochromatic

#001A15

#00332A

#00816A

#00CCA7

#1AFFD5

Rectangle

#00816A

#001780

#800017

#806800

Compound

#00816A

#005780

#800017

#802800

Variations

Lighter

#00CCA7

#2BEECA

#8DEBDA

Darker

#006653

#004639

#002921

Saturation

#2D534C

#008068

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

4.83:1

vs Black

4.35:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#00816A

#67686C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00816A

#76766D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00816A

#1D7C7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emperor’s Silk 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

#3F8D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00816A

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D928F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#620B1B

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: #00816A;

CSS — background

background-color: #00816A;

CSS Variable

--color-emperor’s-silk: #00816A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emperor’s-silk': '#00816A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00816A] text-[#00816A]

SCSS

$emperor’s-silk: #00816A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00816A?

#00816A is Emperor’s Silk, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00816A warm or cool?

Emperor’s Silk reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Emperor’s Silk?

Emperor’s Silk works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Emperor’s Silk?

Emperor’s Silk 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 Emperor’s Silk?

You can download Emperor’s Silk 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 Emperor’s Silk?

The hex code is #00816A. In RGB it's 0, 129, 106, and in HSL it's 169°, 100%, 25%.

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