GREENS

Reptilian Green

#009E82

RGB 0, 158, 130 · HSL 169°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 100, 0, 18, 38

Reptilian Green is #009E82 in HEX — rgb(0, 158, 130), hsl(169°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 18%, 38%).

Reptilian Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 100%, 31%. 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#009E82

RGB0, 158, 130

HSL169°, 100%, 31%

HSV169°, 100%, 62%

CMYK100, 0, 18, 38

Decimal40578

CSS RGBrgb(0, 158, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 2046-30

ΔE 1.3 · #019B80

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 2.3 · #00A283

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 2.4 · #009D7D

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 3.3 · #19A585

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 3.5 · #23A78B

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 3.7 · #00A483

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 4.2 · #009F8A

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 4.6 · #00A98A

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 8.4 · #009C8E

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 9.7 · #24896A

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 11.2 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 13.7 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.9 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 23.1 · #286A4C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 23.3 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.6 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#009E82

#9E001D

Analogous

#009E32

#009E82

#006C9E

Triadic

#009E82

#81009E

#9E8100

Split-Complementary

#009E82

#9E006C

#9E3200

Tetradic

#009E82

#32009E

#9E001D

#6C9E00

Monochromatic

#001A15

#005243

#009E82

#00EBC0

#38FFDB

Rectangle

#009E82

#001D9E

#9E001D

#9E8100

Compound

#009E82

#006C9E

#9E001D

#9E3200

Variations

Lighter

#00E4BB

#3CEFCE

#96EDDD

Darker

#007E67

#005747

#003329

Saturation

#37675E

#009E81

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#009E82

#7F8085

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009E82

#919186

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009E82

#269898

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reptilian 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

#3FA37D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009E82

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA8A1

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.

#790D21

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: #009E82;

CSS — background

background-color: #009E82;

CSS Variable

--color-reptilian-green: #009E82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reptilian-green': '#009E82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009E82] text-[#009E82]

SCSS

$reptilian-green: #009E82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009E82?

#009E82 is Reptilian Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009E82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reptilian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Reptilian Green?

Reptilian 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 Reptilian Green?

You can download Reptilian 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 Reptilian Green?

The hex code is #009E82. In RGB it's 0, 158, 130, and in HSL it's 169°, 100%, 31%.

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