GREENS

North Sea

#316C69

RGB 49, 108, 105 · HSL 177°, 38%, 31% · CMYK 55, 0, 3, 58

North Sea is #316C69 in HEX — rgb(49, 108, 105), hsl(177°, 38%, 31%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 3%, 58%).

North Sea pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 38%, 31%. 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#316C69

RGB49, 108, 105

HSL177°, 38%, 31%

HSV177°, 55%, 42%

CMYK55, 0, 3, 58

Decimal3239017

CSS RGBrgb(49, 108, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 38%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mythic Forest 500F-7

ΔE 1.6 · #356A67

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 1.7 · #2E6864

Benjamin Moore

Casco 2051-30

ΔE 1.8 · #316F6E

Dulux

Magnetic Green S30D8

ΔE 2.1 · #2B6765

Valspar

Artisan Green 5009-7

ΔE 2.3 · #35716C

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 4.4 · #36746C

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 5 · #206D71

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 6.5 · #006566

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 6.7 · #155E60

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 6.7 · #006669

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 7.8 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 9.5 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.5 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12.7 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 15.4 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#316C69

#6D3134

Analogous

#316D4C

#316C69

#31526D

Triadic

#316C69

#6A316D

#6D6A31

Split-Complementary

#316C69

#6D3152

#6D4C31

Tetradic

#316C69

#4C316D

#6D3134

#526D31

Monochromatic

#081211

#193837

#316C69

#49A29D

#76C1BE

Rectangle

#316C69

#31346D

#6D3134

#6D6A31

Compound

#316C69

#31526D

#6D3134

#6D4C31

Variations

Lighter

#479E99

#73B8B4

#B1D2D0

Darker

#265856

#193E3C

#0E2423

Saturation

#465857

#316D6A

#198680

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#316C69

#595D6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#316C69

#656569

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#316C69

#356B69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

North Sea 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

#647E6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#316C69

Daylight 5500K

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

#51838E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#592D30

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: #316C69;

CSS — background

background-color: #316C69;

CSS Variable

--color-north-sea: #316C69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'north-sea': '#316C69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#316C69] text-[#316C69]

SCSS

$north-sea: #316C69;

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North Sea Green

#236D73 · ΔE 5.8

Pine Green

#2D5D5A · ΔE 6.3

Teal Ocean

#29777B · ΔE 6.7

Largo Teal

#23777B · ΔE 7.1

Dragonfly

#3D615E · ΔE 7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #316C69?

#316C69 is North Sea, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #316C69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with North Sea?

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

What colors pair well with North Sea?

North Sea 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 North Sea?

You can download North Sea 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 North Sea?

The hex code is #316C69. In RGB it's 49, 108, 105, and in HSL it's 177°, 38%, 31%.

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