GREENS

Seaweed

#146A39

RGB 20, 106, 57 · HSL 146°, 68%, 25% · CMYK 81, 0, 46, 58

Seaweed is #146A39 in HEX — rgb(20, 106, 57), hsl(146°, 68%, 25%), cmyk(81%, 0%, 46%, 58%).

Seaweed pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 68%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#146A39

RGB20, 106, 57

HSL146°, 68%, 25%

HSV146°, 81%, 42%

CMYK81, 0, 46, 58

Decimal1337913

CSS RGBrgb(20, 106, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 68%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Seaweed 2035-10

Exact match

Dulux

Felt S25F9

ΔE 3.8 · #247342

Behr

Isle Of Pines 480D-7

ΔE 4.1 · #2A6E3A

Dunn-Edwards

Lucky Clover DEA130

ΔE 4.8 · #006940

Sherwin-Williams

Greenbelt SW6927

ΔE 4.8 · #017244

Vista Paint

Hill and Vale K-1255

ΔE 5.1 · #0E7046

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 6.5 · #1E6A43

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 7.2 · #006F49

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 7.5 · #027944

RAL

Emerald Green 6001

ΔE 8.1 · #287233

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 9.9 · #2B834C

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 11.2 · #007856

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.5 · #128458

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 11.7 · #407148

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.7 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 29.6 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#146A39

#6B1446

Analogous

#1A6B14

#146A39

#146B65

Triadic

#146A39

#3A146B

#6B3A14

Split-Complementary

#146A39

#65146B

#6B141A

Tetradic

#146A39

#141A6B

#6B1446

#6B6514

Monochromatic

#04150C

#082B17

#146A39

#21AB5D

#3EDA82

Rectangle

#146A39

#14466B

#6B1446

#6B3A14

Compound

#146A39

#146B65

#6B1446

#6B141A

Variations

Lighter

#21AB5D

#4ACF83

#9CDCB8

Darker

#0F572E

#093D20

#042412

Saturation

#334D3E

#146B3A

#0A7539

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

6.67:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#146A39

#59543C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#146A39

#616142

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#146A39

#266365

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Seaweed 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

#4E7C46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#146A39

Daylight 5500K

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

#3C816A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEA

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.

#56173A

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: #146A39;

CSS — background

background-color: #146A39;

CSS Variable

--color-seaweed: #146A39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seaweed': '#146A39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#146A39] text-[#146A39]

SCSS

$seaweed: #146A39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #146A39?

#146A39 is Seaweed, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #146A39 warm or cool?

Seaweed reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Seaweed?

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

What colors pair well with Seaweed?

Seaweed 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 Seaweed?

You can download Seaweed 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 Seaweed?

The hex code is #146A39. In RGB it's 20, 106, 57, and in HSL it's 146°, 68%, 25%.

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