GREENS

Sparkling Emerald

#1C8034

RGB 28, 128, 52 · HSL 134°, 64%, 31% · CMYK 78, 0, 59, 50

Sparkling Emerald is #1C8034 in HEX — rgb(28, 128, 52), hsl(134°, 64%, 31%), cmyk(78%, 0%, 59%, 50%).

Sparkling Emerald pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 64%, 31%. 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#1C8034

RGB28, 128, 52

HSL134°, 64%, 31%

HSV134°, 78%, 50%

CMYK78, 0, 59, 50

Decimal1867828

CSS RGBrgb(28, 128, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 64%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sparkling Emerald P430-7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Charmed Green DEA129

ΔE 4.2 · #007F3A

Vista Paint

Tingle C-731

ΔE 4.6 · #2C7C33

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 5.2 · #358C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 6.2 · #2B7B37

Dulux

Grass Court S25H9

ΔE 6.5 · #088D42

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 7.4 · #238848

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 8.8 · #308446

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2033-10

ΔE 8.9 · #018B32

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 10.3 · #458642

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 12.3 · #027944

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 15.2 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 17.9 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 20.4 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 25 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 36.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#1C8034

#821C6A

Analogous

#37821C

#1C8034

#1C8267

Triadic

#1C8034

#341C82

#82341C

Split-Complementary

#1C8034

#671C82

#821C37

Tetradic

#1C8034

#1C3782

#821C6A

#82671C

Monochromatic

#051508

#0F431B

#1C8034

#2AC04D

#5CDB7A

Rectangle

#1C8034

#1C6A82

#821C6A

#82341C

Compound

#1C8034

#1C8267

#821C6A

#821C37

Variations

Lighter

#29BB4B

#5CCF77

#A6DDB3

Darker

#156A29

#0D4A1B

#072C0F

Saturation

#405E47

#1C8234

#0E902C

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#1C8034

#6E6539

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C8034

#767644

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C8034

#327679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sparkling 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

#548D42

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1C8034

Daylight 5500K

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

#429266

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE9

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.

#681F57

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: #1C8034;

CSS — background

background-color: #1C8034;

CSS Variable

--color-sparkling-emerald: #1C8034;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparkling-emerald': '#1C8034' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1C8034] text-[#1C8034]

SCSS

$sparkling-emerald: #1C8034;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C8034?

#1C8034 is Sparkling Emerald, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #1C8034 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sparkling Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Sparkling Emerald?

Sparkling 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 Sparkling Emerald?

You can download Sparkling 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 Sparkling Emerald?

The hex code is #1C8034. In RGB it's 28, 128, 52, and in HSL it's 134°, 64%, 31%.

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