GREENS

Scuba

#22838B

RGB 34, 131, 139 · HSL 185°, 61%, 34% · CMYK 76, 6, 0, 45

Scuba is #22838B in HEX — rgb(34, 131, 139), hsl(185°, 61%, 34%), cmyk(76%, 6%, 0%, 45%).

Scuba pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 61%, 34%. 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#22838B

RGB34, 131, 139

HSL185°, 61%, 34%

HSV185°, 76%, 55%

CMYK76, 6, 0, 45

Decimal2261899

CSS RGBrgb(34, 131, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 61%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Scuba RF130-02

Exact match

Dulux

Sea Bed S31E5

ΔE 1.9 · #29878D

Valspar

Bay Teal 5004-10C

ΔE 2.5 · #00828C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 2.6 · #2B888D

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2056-30

ΔE 2.7 · #01818C

Behr

Caribe PPU13-1

ΔE 2.9 · #127D88

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 3.5 · #01858B

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 3.6 · #247E81

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 4.7 · #3F888F

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 5.6 · #088E95

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6 · #317983

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 6 · #3A8483

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.1 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.6 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 15.1 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.7 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#22838B

#8C2B22

Analogous

#228C60

#22838B

#224E8C

Triadic

#22838B

#8C2283

#838C22

Split-Complementary

#22838B

#8C224E

#8C6022

Tetradic

#22838B

#60228C

#8C2B22

#4E8C22

Monochromatic

#051315

#13494E

#22838B

#31BCC9

#6BD2DB

Rectangle

#22838B

#2B228C

#8C2B22

#838C22

Compound

#22838B

#224E8C

#8C2B22

#8C6022

Variations

Lighter

#2FB6C2

#66C6CE

#ABD9DD

Darker

#196A72

#104A50

#082C2F

Saturation

#476467

#22838C

#11919C

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

4.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.69:1

Deuteranopia

#22838B

#666F8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22838B

#79798A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22838B

#268380

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Scuba 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

#598F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22838B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4694A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#702A23

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: #22838B;

CSS — background

background-color: #22838B;

CSS Variable

--color-scuba: #22838B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scuba': '#22838B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22838B] text-[#22838B]

SCSS

$scuba: #22838B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22838B?

#22838B is Scuba, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #22838B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scuba?

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

What colors pair well with Scuba?

Scuba 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 Scuba?

You can download Scuba 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 Scuba?

The hex code is #22838B. In RGB it's 34, 131, 139, and in HSL it's 185°, 61%, 34%.

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