GREENS

Underwater Fern

#06D078

RGB 6, 208, 120 · HSL 154°, 94%, 42% · CMYK 97, 0, 42, 18

Underwater Fern is #06D078 in HEX — rgb(6, 208, 120), hsl(154°, 94%, 42%), cmyk(97%, 0%, 42%, 18%).

Underwater Fern pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 154°, 94%, 42%. 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#06D078

RGB6, 208, 120

HSL154°, 94%, 42%

HSV154°, 97%, 82%

CMYK97, 0, 42, 18

Decimal446584

CSS RGBrgb(6, 208, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(154, 94%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropics P450-6

ΔE 3.5 · #2FD37E

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 14.7 · #41B45C

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 15.2 · #3BB76F

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 16.4 · #32AB51

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 18.4 · #69C365

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 19.1 · #41A94F

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 21.6 · #48A759

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 22.8 · #00B131

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 22.9 · #52A84C

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 25 · #008F39

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 27.5 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 28.7 · #56A05B

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 28.7 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 37.2 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 43.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 48 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#06D078

#D0065E

Analogous

#06D014

#06D078

#06C2D0

Triadic

#06D078

#7906D0

#D07906

Split-Complementary

#06D078

#D006C2

#D01406

Tetradic

#06D078

#1406D0

#D0065E

#C2D006

Monochromatic

#023B22

#04864D

#06D078

#2AF89F

#74FBC1

Rectangle

#06D078

#065ED0

#D0065E

#D07906

Compound

#06D078

#06C2D0

#D0065E

#D01406

Variations

Lighter

#19F898

#5FEDB0

#A9EDD0

Darker

#01AA61

#007643

#004527

Saturation

#4D896F

#06D079

#03D379

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#06D078

#AFA57D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#06D078

#BFBF88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#06D078

#43C3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Underwater Fern 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

#44C975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#06D078

Daylight 5500K

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

#31CE99

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A41251

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: #06D078;

CSS — background

background-color: #06D078;

CSS Variable

--color-underwater-fern: #06D078;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'underwater-fern': '#06D078' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#06D078] text-[#06D078]

SCSS

$underwater-fern: #06D078;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #06D078?

#06D078 is Underwater Fern, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #06D078 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Underwater Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Underwater Fern?

Underwater Fern 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 Underwater Fern?

You can download Underwater Fern 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 Underwater Fern?

The hex code is #06D078. In RGB it's 6, 208, 120, and in HSL it's 154°, 94%, 42%.

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