GREENS

Sea Kale

#30A299

RGB 48, 162, 153 · HSL 175°, 54%, 41% · CMYK 70, 0, 6, 36

Sea Kale is #30A299 in HEX — rgb(48, 162, 153), hsl(175°, 54%, 41%), cmyk(70%, 0%, 6%, 36%).

Sea Kale pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 54%, 41%. 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#30A299

RGB48, 162, 153

HSL175°, 54%, 41%

HSV175°, 70%, 64%

CMYK70, 0, 6, 36

Decimal3187353

CSS RGBrgb(48, 162, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 54%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #34A79E

Dulux

Bahaman Bliss S28F6

ΔE 2.6 · #3FA498

Behr

Precious Stone M470-6

ΔE 3.7 · #30A5A2

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 3.8 · #1FA497

PPG

Azure Tide 1231-6

ΔE 3.8 · #2B9890

Benjamin Moore

Poseidon 664

ΔE 4.8 · #01A7A2

Vista Paint

Pleasant Stream C-681

ΔE 4.8 · #00A19F

Dunn-Edwards

Reef Encounter DE5733

ΔE 5.1 · #00968F

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 5.6 · #009C8E

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 6.7 · #019187

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 7.1 · #009185

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 9.9 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 13.4 · #5D9B9B

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 18.1 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 23 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#30A299

#A1303A

Analogous

#30A15F

#30A299

#3072A1

Triadic

#30A299

#9830A1

#A19830

Split-Complementary

#30A299

#A13072

#A15F30

Tetradic

#30A299

#5F30A1

#A1303A

#72A130

Monochromatic

#0D2B29

#1E6660

#30A299

#52CBC1

#8DDDD6

Rectangle

#30A299

#303AA1

#A1303A

#A19830

Compound

#30A299

#3072A1

#A1303A

#A15F30

Variations

Lighter

#46C8BD

#7BCEC7

#B6DEDB

Darker

#24837B

#175C56

#0D3633

Saturation

#587977

#30A198

#18B9AC

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.75:1

Deuteranopia

#30A299

#82889B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#30A299

#96969A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#30A299

#3A9F9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sea Kale 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

#63A68E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#30A299

Daylight 5500K

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

#51ABB2

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.

#823037

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: #30A299;

CSS — background

background-color: #30A299;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-kale: #30A299;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-kale': '#30A299' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#30A299] text-[#30A299]

SCSS

$sea-kale: #30A299;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #30A299?

#30A299 is Sea Kale, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #30A299 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Kale?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Kale?

Sea Kale 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 Sea Kale?

You can download Sea Kale 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 Sea Kale?

The hex code is #30A299. In RGB it's 48, 162, 153, and in HSL it's 175°, 54%, 41%.

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