GREENS

Emerald Isle

#019157

RGB 1, 145, 87 · HSL 156°, 99%, 29% · CMYK 99, 0, 40, 43

Emerald Isle is #019157 in HEX — rgb(1, 145, 87), hsl(156°, 99%, 29%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 40%, 43%).

Emerald Isle pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 99%, 29%. 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#019157

RGB1, 145, 87

HSL156°, 99%, 29%

HSV156°, 99%, 57%

CMYK99, 0, 40, 43

Decimal102743

CSS RGBrgb(1, 145, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 99%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Green Gloss 1227-7

ΔE 2.4 · #00955E

Dunn-Edwards

Later Gator DE5678

ΔE 2.8 · #008A51

Behr

Mermaid Harbor 490B-7

ΔE 2.9 · #1B915A

Dulux

English Meadow S26H8

ΔE 3.4 · #028A4D

Vista Paint

Center Field K-280

ΔE 3.6 · #008B56

Benjamin Moore

Jade 2037-20

ΔE 4.1 · #01884B

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 6.5 · #238848

Sherwin-Williams

Lucky Green SW6926

ΔE 7.4 · #238652

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 8.5 · #2A9E6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 9 · #239A6D

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 9.5 · #308446

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 9.9 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 10.5 · #42A370

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 13 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 24 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 33.8 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#019157

#93013B

Analogous

#01930F

#019157

#018593

Triadic

#019157

#590193

#935901

Split-Complementary

#019157

#930185

#930F01

Tetradic

#019157

#0F0193

#93013B

#859301

Monochromatic

#00190F

#00472B

#019157

#01DF86

#2FFEAB

Rectangle

#019157

#013B93

#93013B

#935901

Compound

#019157

#018593

#93013B

#930F01

Variations

Lighter

#01DB84

#37EEA5

#94ECC8

Darker

#007647

#005131

#002F1C

Saturation

#34604E

#019359

#009459

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.19:1

Deuteranopia

#019157

#79735B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#019157

#858561

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#019157

#2B888A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Isle 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

#40995C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#019157

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D9E81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEB

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.

#710D35

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: #019157;

CSS — background

background-color: #019157;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-isle: #019157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-isle': '#019157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#019157] text-[#019157]

SCSS

$emerald-isle: #019157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #019157?

#019157 is Emerald Isle, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #019157 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald Isle?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Isle?

Emerald Isle 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 Isle?

You can download Emerald Isle 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 Isle?

The hex code is #019157. In RGB it's 1, 145, 87, and in HSL it's 156°, 99%, 29%.

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