GREENS

Java

#259797

RGB 37, 151, 151 · HSL 180°, 61%, 37% · CMYK 75, 0, 0, 41

Java is #259797 in HEX — rgb(37, 151, 151), hsl(180°, 61%, 37%), cmyk(75%, 0%, 0%, 41%).

Java pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 61%, 37%. 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#259797

RGB37, 151, 151

HSL180°, 61%, 37%

HSV180°, 75%, 59%

CMYK75, 0, 0, 41

Decimal2463639

CSS RGBrgb(37, 151, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 61%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sea Fantasy 1234-6

ΔE 1.5 · #1A9597

Dulux

Parrot Green S29G7

ΔE 2.7 · #009293

Sherwin-Williams

Splashy SW6942

ΔE 3.8 · #019196

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 3.9 · #108D8C

Valspar

Cool Rain 5005-10C

ΔE 4.1 · #099BA1

Benjamin Moore

San 741

ΔE 4.2 · #2D9CA2

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.7 · #2B8C8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Stream 682

ΔE 4.8 · #00A0A2

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 5.2 · #088E95

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 5.6 · #00968F

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 8.5 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.3 · #18887C

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 10.5 · #3F888F

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.2 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.1 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 23.6 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#259797

#982525

Analogous

#25985E

#259797

#255E98

Triadic

#259797

#982598

#989825

Split-Complementary

#259797

#98255E

#985E25

Tetradic

#259797

#5E2598

#982525

#5E9825

Monochromatic

#071D1D

#165A5A

#259797

#3ACFCF

#78DEDE

Rectangle

#259797

#252598

#982525

#989825

Compound

#259797

#255E98

#982525

#985E25

Variations

Lighter

#31CCCC

#6DD1D1

#AFDFDF

Darker

#1B7C7C

#115757

#093333

Saturation

#4D7070

#259898

#12AAAA

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#259797

#777F99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#259797

#8B8B97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#259797

#2E9693

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Java 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

#5B9E8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#259797

Daylight 5500K

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

#48A3B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#7A2727

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: #259797;

CSS — background

background-color: #259797;

CSS Variable

--color-java: #259797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'java': '#259797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#259797] text-[#259797]

SCSS

$java: #259797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #259797?

#259797 is Java, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #259797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Java?

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

What colors pair well with Java?

Java 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 Java?

You can download Java 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 Java?

The hex code is #259797. In RGB it's 37, 151, 151, and in HSL it's 180°, 61%, 37%.

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