GREENS

Paua Shell

#245256

RGB 36, 82, 86 · HSL 185°, 41%, 24% · CMYK 58, 5, 0, 66

Paua Shell is #245256 in HEX — rgb(36, 82, 86), hsl(185°, 41%, 24%), cmyk(58%, 5%, 0%, 66%).

Paua Shell pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 41%, 24%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#245256

RGB36, 82, 86

HSL185°, 41%, 24%

HSV185°, 58%, 34%

CMYK58, 5, 0, 66

Decimal2380374

CSS RGBrgb(36, 82, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 41%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Paua Shell S31B8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Dream K-1251

ΔE 1.4 · #205258

Benjamin Moore

Deep 735

ΔE 1.8 · #265557

Behr

Ocean Abyss MQ6-1

ΔE 2.2 · #29565C

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 3.2 · #2A545C

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 4.2 · #285B62

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4.3 · #30555D

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 5.2 · #30525B

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 6.3 · #395255

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 6.7 · #376167

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 10.1 · #025669

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 10.1 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.7 · #006673

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 11.8 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.5 · #214136

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.6 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#245256

#562824

Analogous

#245641

#245256

#243956

Triadic

#245256

#562452

#525624

Split-Complementary

#245256

#562439

#564124

Tetradic

#245256

#412456

#562824

#395624

Monochromatic

#081112

#0E1F20

#245256

#3B858C

#5AB2BA

Rectangle

#245256

#282456

#562824

#525624

Compound

#245256

#243956

#562824

#564124

Variations

Lighter

#3B868D

#62ACB3

#A8CBCF

Darker

#1C4346

#122E31

#0A1B1D

Saturation

#364345

#245256

#126168

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

8.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#245256

#424757

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#245256

#4C4C55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#245256

#265250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Paua Shell 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

#5A6A5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#245256

Daylight 5500K

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

#486F80

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.

#462522

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: #245256;

CSS — background

background-color: #245256;

CSS Variable

--color-paua-shell: #245256;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paua-shell': '#245256' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#245256] text-[#245256]

SCSS

$paua-shell: #245256;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #245256?

#245256 is Paua Shell, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #245256 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paua Shell?

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

What colors pair well with Paua Shell?

Paua Shell 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 Paua Shell?

You can download Paua Shell 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 Paua Shell?

The hex code is #245256. In RGB it's 36, 82, 86, and in HSL it's 185°, 41%, 24%.

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