GREENS

Tsunami

#185E5E

RGB 24, 94, 94 · HSL 180°, 59%, 23% · CMYK 74, 0, 0, 63

Tsunami is #185E5E in HEX — rgb(24, 94, 94), hsl(180°, 59%, 23%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 0%, 63%).

Tsunami pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 59%, 23%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#185E5E

RGB24, 94, 94

HSL180°, 59%, 23%

HSV180°, 74%, 37%

CMYK74, 0, 0, 63

Decimal1597022

CSS RGBrgb(24, 94, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 59%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tsunami S450-7

Exact match

Dulux

Blue Emerald S30F9

ΔE 1.2 · #0F5C5D

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 1.3 · #155E60

Benjamin Moore

Beau 2054-20

ΔE 3.8 · #0B575B

Sherwin-Williams

Really Teal SW6489

ΔE 4 · #016367

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 4.3 · #006566

Valspar

Gypsy Teal 5010-8

ΔE 4.6 · #17686B

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 4.8 · #006669

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 6.6 · #206D71

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 8.3 · #015D52

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 8.6 · #297077

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 8.8 · #006673

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10.1 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.7 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.6 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 15.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#185E5E

#5D1818

Analogous

#185D3B

#185E5E

#183B5D

Triadic

#185E5E

#5D185D

#5D5D18

Split-Complementary

#185E5E

#5D183B

#5D3B18

Tetradic

#185E5E

#3B185D

#5D1818

#3B5D18

Monochromatic

#051414

#082020

#185E5E

#289A9A

#40CECE

Rectangle

#185E5E

#18185D

#5D1818

#5D5D18

Compound

#185E5E

#183B5D

#5D1818

#5D3B18

Variations

Lighter

#289C9C

#4EC4C4

#9ED7D7

Darker

#124C4C

#0B3535

#062020

Saturation

#304545

#185D5D

#0C6969

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

7.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#185E5E

#4A4E5F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#185E5E

#57575E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#185E5E

#1D5D5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tsunami 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

#517362

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#185E5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F7886

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#4B1919

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #185E5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #185E5E;

CSS Variable

--color-tsunami: #185E5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tsunami': '#185E5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#185E5E] text-[#185E5E]

SCSS

$tsunami: #185E5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #185E5E?

#185E5E is Tsunami, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #185E5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tsunami?

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

What colors pair well with Tsunami?

Tsunami 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 Tsunami?

You can download Tsunami 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 Tsunami?

The hex code is #185E5E. In RGB it's 24, 94, 94, and in HSL it's 180°, 59%, 23%.

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