GREENS

Submarine

#204C54

RGB 32, 76, 84 · HSL 189°, 45%, 23% · CMYK 62, 10, 0, 67

Submarine is #204C54 in HEX — rgb(32, 76, 84), hsl(189°, 45%, 23%), cmyk(62%, 10%, 0%, 67%).

Submarine pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 45%, 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#204C54

RGB32, 76, 84

HSL189°, 45%, 23%

HSV189°, 62%, 33%

CMYK62, 10, 0, 67

Decimal2116692

CSS RGBrgb(32, 76, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 45%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Submarine S32C9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dark CSP-720

ΔE 1.3 · #1F4951

Vista Paint

Green Mountain Falls K-208

ΔE 2.3 · #254B50

Behr

Kingfisher 520F-7

ΔE 3.3 · #22515D

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 3.5 · #2A545C

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 4.1 · #30525B

Sherwin-Williams

Moscow Midnight SW9142

ΔE 4.1 · #204652

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4.4 · #30555D

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 6.4 · #285B62

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 6.8 · #395255

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.7 · #3D4E57

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 8.9 · #025669

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.3 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 13.1 · #006673

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 13.5 · #214136

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#204C54

#552820

Analogous

#205543

#204C54

#203355

Triadic

#204C54

#55204D

#4D5520

Split-Complementary

#204C54

#552033

#554320

Tetradic

#204C54

#432055

#552820

#335520

Monochromatic

#071112

#0B1B1E

#204C54

#357F8D

#51ADBD

Rectangle

#204C54

#282055

#552820

#4D5520

Compound

#204C54

#203355

#552820

#554320

Variations

Lighter

#36818E

#5CA9B6

#A5C9D0

Darker

#193E45

#102B30

#091A1C

Saturation

#334043

#204D55

#105865

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

9.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#204C54

#3C4255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#204C54

#474753

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#204C54

#214D4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Submarine 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

#57665A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#204C54

Daylight 5500K

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

#456B7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#45251F

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: #204C54;

CSS — background

background-color: #204C54;

CSS Variable

--color-submarine: #204C54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'submarine': '#204C54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#204C54] text-[#204C54]

SCSS

$submarine: #204C54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #204C54?

#204C54 is Submarine, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #204C54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Submarine?

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

What colors pair well with Submarine?

Submarine 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 Submarine?

You can download Submarine 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 Submarine?

The hex code is #204C54. In RGB it's 32, 76, 84, and in HSL it's 189°, 45%, 23%.

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