GREENS

Emerald

#018259

RGB 1, 130, 89 · HSL 161°, 98%, 26% · CMYK 99, 0, 32, 49

Emerald is #018259 in HEX — rgb(1, 130, 89), hsl(161°, 98%, 26%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 32%, 49%).

Emerald pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 98%, 26%. 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#018259

RGB1, 130, 89

HSL161°, 98%, 26%

HSV161°, 99%, 51%

CMYK99, 0, 32, 49

Decimal98905

CSS RGBrgb(1, 130, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 98%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Emerald 2039-20

Exact match

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 1.9 · #128458

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Beauty DE5685

ΔE 2.1 · #007F59

Dulux

Opal Green S26F8

ΔE 4.6 · #157951

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 5.7 · #007856

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

ΔE 5.7 · #2C8B5B

PPG

Ivy League 1228-7

ΔE 5.9 · #007958

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 6.1 · #348A5D

Vista Paint

Aquadazzle C-717

ΔE 6.5 · #00724B

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 7.7 · #24896A

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 7.8 · #006F49

Valspar

Sea Swell 5008-10C

ΔE 10.5 · #009678

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 11.6 · #1E6A43

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 12.2 · #317F43

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 14.8 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 29.5 · #768769

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

#018259

#83012A

Analogous

#018319

#018259

#016B83

Triadic

#018259

#5A0183

#835A01

Split-Complementary

#018259

#83016B

#831901

Tetradic

#018259

#190183

#83012A

#6B8301

Monochromatic

#001911

#013826

#018259

#02CF8E

#21FDB7

Rectangle

#018259

#012A83

#83012A

#835A01

Compound

#018259

#016B83

#83012A

#831901

Variations

Lighter

#02CE8D

#2FECB0

#90EACE

Darker

#006A48

#004932

#002A1D

Saturation

#2F5649

#01835A

#01845A

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

4.84:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#018259

#6B675C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#018259

#777760

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#018259

#237B7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald 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

#408E5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#018259

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9382

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.

#650B28

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: #018259;

CSS — background

background-color: #018259;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald: #018259;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald': '#018259' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#018259] text-[#018259]

SCSS

$emerald: #018259;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #018259?

#018259 is Emerald, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #018259 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald?

Emerald 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 Emerald?

You can download Emerald 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 Emerald?

The hex code is #018259. In RGB it's 1, 130, 89, and in HSL it's 161°, 98%, 26%.

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