GREENS

Precious Emerald

#186E50

RGB 24, 110, 80 · HSL 159°, 64%, 26% · CMYK 78, 0, 27, 57

Precious Emerald is #186E50 in HEX — rgb(24, 110, 80), hsl(159°, 64%, 26%), cmyk(78%, 0%, 27%, 57%).

Precious Emerald pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 64%, 26%. 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#186E50

RGB24, 110, 80

HSL159°, 64%, 26%

HSV159°, 78%, 43%

CMYK78, 0, 27, 57

Decimal1601104

CSS RGBrgb(24, 110, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 64%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Martian Green S26D8

ΔE 0.9 · #136C4E

Sherwin-Williams

Starboard SW6755

ΔE 2.1 · #016C4F

PPG

Peacock Green 1140-7

ΔE 3 · #006A50

Benjamin Moore

Green 2040-20

ΔE 3.2 · #0B6649

Vista Paint

Shamrock Green K-264

ΔE 3.7 · #007057

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 4.1 · #286A4C

Behr

Beta Fish M450-7

ΔE 4.5 · #2B775B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 4.6 · #317455

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 5.1 · #12775E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 6 · #006F49

Dunn-Edwards

Emerald Pool DE5699

ΔE 6.1 · #007A5E

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.1 · #007856

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 7.5 · #20603D

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 10.7 · #24896A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 12.5 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 24.8 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#186E50

#6D1836

Analogous

#186D25

#186E50

#18606D

Triadic

#186E50

#4F186D

#6D4F18

Split-Complementary

#186E50

#6D1860

#6D2518

Tetradic

#186E50

#25186D

#6D1836

#606D18

Monochromatic

#05150F

#0A2E21

#186E50

#26AB7D

#47D7A4

Rectangle

#186E50

#18366D

#6D1836

#6D4F18

Compound

#186E50

#18606D

#6D1836

#6D2518

Variations

Lighter

#25AB7C

#50CBA0

#9FDBC6

Darker

#115940

#0B3E2C

#06251A

Saturation

#364F46

#186D4F

#0C7953

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

6.20:1

vs Black

3.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#186E50

#5B5952

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#186E50

#656555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#186E50

#266969

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Precious Emerald 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

#517F57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#186E50

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F847B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#571A2F

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: #186E50;

CSS — background

background-color: #186E50;

CSS Variable

--color-precious-emerald: #186E50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious-emerald': '#186E50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#186E50] text-[#186E50]

SCSS

$precious-emerald: #186E50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #186E50?

#186E50 is Precious Emerald, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #186E50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Precious Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Precious Emerald?

Precious Emerald 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 Precious Emerald?

You can download Precious Emerald 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 Precious Emerald?

The hex code is #186E50. In RGB it's 24, 110, 80, and in HSL it's 159°, 64%, 26%.

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