GREENS

Magical Malachite

#22CC88

RGB 34, 204, 136 · HSL 156°, 71%, 47% · CMYK 83, 0, 33, 20

Magical Malachite is #22CC88 in HEX — rgb(34, 204, 136), hsl(156°, 71%, 47%), cmyk(83%, 0%, 33%, 20%).

Magical Malachite pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 71%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#22CC88

RGB34, 204, 136

HSL156°, 71%, 47%

HSV156°, 83%, 80%

CMYK83, 0, 33, 20

Decimal2280584

CSS RGBrgb(34, 204, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 71%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Intense Teal S-G-490

ΔE 5.6 · #2CC97B

Dulux

Enamelled Dragon S25H6

ΔE 9.9 · #54C585

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 13.1 · #5CCD97

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 14.3 · #00B080

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 14.4 · #47BA87

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 15.5 · #01A263

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 18.2 · #2FA470

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 20.2 · #019D6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 20.9 · #42A370

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 21 · #2A9E6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 22.8 · #239A6D

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 25.7 · #008F39

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 26.3 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 29.9 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 38.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 38.4 · #93AB67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#22CC88

#CD2367

Analogous

#23CD34

#22CC88

#23BCCD

Triadic

#22CC88

#8923CD

#CD8923

Split-Complementary

#22CC88

#CD23BC

#CD3423

Tetradic

#22CC88

#3423CD

#CD2367

#BCCD23

Monochromatic

#0D4A32

#188C5D

#22CC88

#59E3AC

#9BEECD

Rectangle

#22CC88

#2367CD

#CD2367

#CD8923

Compound

#22CC88

#23BCCD

#CD2367

#CD3423

Variations

Lighter

#46E0A2

#7DDFB8

#B8E7D4

Darker

#18A76E

#0E754C

#07462D

Saturation

#5E917D

#23CD89

#11DE8C

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#22CC88

#ABA48C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22CC88

#BCBC93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22CC88

#47C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Magical Malachite 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

#59C681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22CC88

Daylight 5500K

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

#46CBA5

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.

#A3285A

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: #22CC88;

CSS — background

background-color: #22CC88;

CSS Variable

--color-magical-malachite: #22CC88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magical-malachite': '#22CC88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22CC88] text-[#22CC88]

SCSS

$magical-malachite: #22CC88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22CC88?

#22CC88 is Magical Malachite, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #22CC88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magical Malachite?

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

What colors pair well with Magical Malachite?

Magical Malachite 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 Magical Malachite?

You can download Magical Malachite 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 Magical Malachite?

The hex code is #22CC88. In RGB it's 34, 204, 136, and in HSL it's 156°, 71%, 47%.

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