GREENS

Peridot

#248A67

RGB 36, 138, 103 · HSL 159°, 59%, 34% · CMYK 74, 0, 25, 46

Peridot is #248A67 in HEX — rgb(36, 138, 103), hsl(159°, 59%, 34%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 25%, 46%).

Peridot pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 59%, 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#248A67

RGB36, 138, 103

HSL159°, 59%, 34%

HSV159°, 74%, 54%

CMYK74, 0, 25, 46

Decimal2394727

CSS RGBrgb(36, 138, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 59%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peridot 594

Exact match

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 2.3 · #29906D

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 2.4 · #24896A

Behr

Balsam MQ4-15

ΔE 5 · #00906B

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Beauty DE5685

ΔE 5.3 · #007F59

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 6.1 · #348A5D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 6.5 · #128458

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 6.9 · #009678

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.9 · #007856

Dulux

Greenway S26F7

ΔE 7.2 · #419A7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 7.3 · #328267

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 8.4 · #368268

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 11 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 14.2 · #286A4C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 15.5 · #317F43

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#248A67

#8A2447

Analogous

#248A33

#248A67

#247B8A

Triadic

#248A67

#66248A

#8A6624

Split-Complementary

#248A67

#8A247B

#8A3324

Tetradic

#248A67

#33248A

#8A2447

#7B8A24

Monochromatic

#05140F

#144D39

#248A67

#33C793

#6DD9B3

Rectangle

#248A67

#24478A

#8A2447

#8A6624

Compound

#248A67

#247B8A

#8A2447

#8A3324

Variations

Lighter

#31BF8E

#67CDA9

#ACDCCB

Darker

#1A7052

#114F39

#092F21

Saturation

#47665B

#248A66

#129C6B

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#248A67

#73706A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#248A67

#7F7F6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#248A67

#348485

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peridot 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

#5A9468

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#248A67

Daylight 5500K

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

#48998D

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.

#6F253F

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: #248A67;

CSS — background

background-color: #248A67;

CSS Variable

--color-peridot: #248A67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peridot': '#248A67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#248A67] text-[#248A67]

SCSS

$peridot: #248A67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #248A67?

#248A67 is Peridot, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #248A67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peridot?

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

What colors pair well with Peridot?

Peridot 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 Peridot?

You can download Peridot 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 Peridot?

The hex code is #248A67. In RGB it's 36, 138, 103, and in HSL it's 159°, 59%, 34%.

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