GREENS

Carolina Green

#008B6D

RGB 0, 139, 109 · HSL 167°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 100, 0, 22, 45

Carolina Green is #008B6D in HEX — rgb(0, 139, 109), hsl(167°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 22%, 45%).

Carolina Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 100%, 27%. 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#008B6D

RGB0, 139, 109

HSL167°, 100%, 27%

HSV167°, 100%, 55%

CMYK100, 0, 22, 45

Decimal35693

CSS RGBrgb(0, 139, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Carolina Green 1229-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun 2044-20

ΔE 3.1 · #018464

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 3.5 · #24896A

Behr

Tropical Waters S-G-500

ΔE 4.2 · #1D9676

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 4.3 · #009678

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 6.9 · #007A5E

Dulux

Green Jelly S27F7

ΔE 7.2 · #349B7F

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 8.1 · #007856

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 8.6 · #328267

Vista Paint

Phillips Green C-1404

ΔE 8.7 · #008F7F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 8.9 · #128458

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 9.9 · #348A5D

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 13.2 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 16 · #286A4C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 19 · #317F43

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#008B6D

#8A001E

Analogous

#008A27

#008B6D

#00638A

Triadic

#008B6D

#6C008A

#8A6C00

Split-Complementary

#008B6D

#8A0063

#8A2700

Tetradic

#008B6D

#27008A

#8A001E

#638A00

Monochromatic

#001A14

#003D30

#008B6D

#00D6A8

#24FFCF

Rectangle

#008B6D

#001E8A

#8A001E

#8A6C00

Compound

#008B6D

#00638A

#8A001E

#8A2700

Variations

Lighter

#00D4A6

#30EEC5

#90EBD8

Darker

#006E56

#004C3B

#002C23

Saturation

#305A51

#008A6C

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#008B6D

#707070

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#008B6D

#808071

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#008B6D

#228585

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Carolina 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

#3F956D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#008B6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9A91

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.

#690C20

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: #008B6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #008B6D;

CSS Variable

--color-carolina-green: #008B6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carolina-green': '#008B6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#008B6D] text-[#008B6D]

SCSS

$carolina-green: #008B6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #008B6D?

#008B6D is Carolina Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #008B6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carolina Green?

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

What colors pair well with Carolina Green?

Carolina 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 Carolina Green?

You can download Carolina 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 Carolina Green?

The hex code is #008B6D. In RGB it's 0, 139, 109, and in HSL it's 167°, 100%, 27%.

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