GREENS

Japanese Indigo

#264348

RGB 38, 67, 72 · HSL 189°, 31%, 22% · CMYK 47, 7, 0, 72

Japanese Indigo is #264348 in HEX — rgb(38, 67, 72), hsl(189°, 31%, 22%), cmyk(47%, 7%, 0%, 72%).

Japanese Indigo pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 31%, 22%. 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#264348

RGB38, 67, 72

HSL189°, 31%, 22%

HSV189°, 47%, 28%

CMYK47, 7, 0, 72

Decimal2507592

CSS RGBrgb(38, 67, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 31%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 2049-10

ΔE 1.8 · #284144

Dulux

Little Mermaid S32A9

ΔE 1.8 · #2C464A

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 2.7 · #264243

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 2.7 · #294344

Behr

Black Sable 730F-7

ΔE 3 · #2A4042

Sherwin-Williams

Cascades SW7623

ΔE 4.1 · #273E3E

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 4.2 · #1F3A3D

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 6.7 · #254A47

PPG

Midnight Hour 1038-7

ΔE 6.8 · #3B484F

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 6.9 · #395255

Valspar

Everglade Deck 5011-3

ΔE 7.4 · #3C5058

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 7.7 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8.7 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 11 · #494F50

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 11.2 · #214136

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 12.2 · #383737

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#264348

#492C27

Analogous

#27493D

#264348

#273349

Triadic

#264348

#492744

#444927

Split-Complementary

#264348

#492733

#493D27

Tetradic

#264348

#3D2749

#492C27

#334927

Monochromatic

#091011

#0C1617

#264348

#41737C

#5F9FAB

Rectangle

#264348

#2C2749

#492C27

#444927

Compound

#264348

#273349

#492C27

#493D27

Variations

Lighter

#42757E

#689EA7

#AAC4C8

Darker

#1E373B

#142629

#0C1618

Saturation

#333C3D

#274449

#13525D

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

10.61:1

AAA

vs Black

1.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#264348

#383B49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#264348

#3F3F47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#264348

#264342

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Japanese Indigo 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

#5C5F51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#264348

Daylight 5500K

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

#496475

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#3C2723

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: #264348;

CSS — background

background-color: #264348;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-indigo: #264348;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-indigo': '#264348' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#264348] text-[#264348]

SCSS

$japanese-indigo: #264348;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #264348?

#264348 is Japanese Indigo, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #264348 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japanese Indigo?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Indigo?

Japanese Indigo 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 Japanese Indigo?

You can download Japanese Indigo 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 Japanese Indigo?

The hex code is #264348. In RGB it's 38, 67, 72, and in HSL it's 189°, 31%, 22%.

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