GREENS

Aqua Experience

#038E85

RGB 3, 142, 133 · HSL 176°, 96%, 28% · CMYK 98, 0, 6, 44

Aqua Experience is #038E85 in HEX — rgb(3, 142, 133), hsl(176°, 96%, 28%), cmyk(98%, 0%, 6%, 44%).

Aqua Experience pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 96%, 28%. 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#038E85

RGB3, 142, 133

HSL176°, 96%, 28%

HSV176°, 98%, 56%

CMYK98, 0, 6, 44

Decimal233093

CSS RGBrgb(3, 142, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 96%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 1.4 · #019187

Benjamin Moore

Aruba 2048-30

ΔE 1.5 · #018C85

Dulux

Corfu Shallows S29H8

ΔE 1.8 · #008E88

Behr

The Real Teal P470-7

ΔE 1.9 · #1D9186

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 1.9 · #149389

PPG

Torrid Turquoise 1232-7

ΔE 2.1 · #00938B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 2.3 · #009185

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 3.3 · #00968F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 3.4 · #18887C

Hallman-Lindsay

Phillips Green historic-phillips-green

ΔE 3.8 · #008F80

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

ΔE 3.9 · #2D8E84

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 5.2 · #108D8C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 14.7 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 17.8 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 18.2 · #317455

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

#038E85

#8C030C

Analogous

#038C3E

#038E85

#03518C

Triadic

#038E85

#83038C

#8C8303

Split-Complementary

#038E85

#8C0351

#8C3E03

Tetradic

#038E85

#3E038C

#8C030C

#518C03

Monochromatic

#011917

#01413D

#038E85

#04D7C9

#2DFBED

Rectangle

#038E85

#030C8C

#8C030C

#8C8303

Compound

#038E85

#03518C

#8C030C

#8C3E03

Variations

Lighter

#04D4C6

#37EBDF

#94EAE4

Darker

#00726B

#004F49

#002E2B

Saturation

#335C59

#038C83

#018D84

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.21:1

Deuteranopia

#038E85

#6F7487

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#038E85

#828286

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#038E85

#1C8B8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Experience 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

#42977F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#038E85

Daylight 5500K

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

#2F9CA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

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.

#6D0C13

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: #038E85;

CSS — background

background-color: #038E85;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-experience: #038E85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-experience': '#038E85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#038E85] text-[#038E85]

SCSS

$aqua-experience: #038E85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #038E85?

#038E85 is Aqua Experience, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #038E85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Experience?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Experience?

Aqua Experience 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 Aqua Experience?

You can download Aqua Experience 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 Aqua Experience?

The hex code is #038E85. In RGB it's 3, 142, 133, and in HSL it's 176°, 96%, 28%.

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