GREENS

Tsunami

#289183

RGB 40, 145, 131 · HSL 172°, 57%, 36% · CMYK 72, 0, 10, 43

Tsunami is #289183 in HEX — rgb(40, 145, 131), hsl(172°, 57%, 36%), cmyk(72%, 0%, 10%, 43%).

Tsunami pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 57%, 36%. 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#289183

RGB40, 145, 131

HSL172°, 57%, 36%

HSV172°, 72%, 57%

CMYK72, 0, 10, 43

Decimal2658691

CSS RGBrgb(40, 145, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 57%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tsunami S28F7

Exact match

Behr

The Real Teal P470-7

ΔE 2 · #1D9186

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-550

ΔE 2.8 · #2F8C7F

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

ΔE 3.1 · #2D8E84

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 3.1 · #149389

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 3.3 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 3.5 · #18887C

Hallman-Lindsay

Phillips Green historic-phillips-green

ΔE 3.5 · #008F80

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 3.5 · #019187

PPG

Miami Jade 1230-6

ΔE 3.5 · #17917F

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 5.3 · #00968F

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 7.7 · #108D8C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 14 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 16.2 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17.3 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 19 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#289183

#902735

Analogous

#27904E

#289183

#276A90

Triadic

#289183

#822790

#908227

Split-Complementary

#289183

#90276A

#904E27

Tetradic

#289183

#4E2790

#902735

#6A9027

Monochromatic

#071816

#17544C

#289183

#3BC9B6

#77DACD

Rectangle

#289183

#273590

#902735

#908227

Compound

#289183

#276A90

#902735

#904E27

Variations

Lighter

#36C3B0

#6ECDC0

#AFDDD7

Darker

#1D756A

#13524A

#0A312B

Saturation

#4C6B67

#279082

#14A491

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

3.84:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.47:1

Deuteranopia

#289183

#757885

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#289183

#868685

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#289183

#338E8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tsunami 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

#5D997D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#289183

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B9EA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#742832

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: #289183;

CSS — background

background-color: #289183;

CSS Variable

--color-tsunami: #289183;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tsunami': '#289183' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#289183] text-[#289183]

SCSS

$tsunami: #289183;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #289183?

#289183 is Tsunami, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #289183 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tsunami?

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

What colors pair well with Tsunami?

Tsunami 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 Tsunami?

You can download Tsunami 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 Tsunami?

The hex code is #289183. In RGB it's 40, 145, 131, and in HSL it's 172°, 57%, 36%.

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