GREENS

Marine Tinge

#33A3B3

RGB 51, 163, 179 · HSL 188°, 56%, 45% · CMYK 72, 9, 0, 30

Marine Tinge is #33A3B3 in HEX — rgb(51, 163, 179), hsl(188°, 56%, 45%), cmyk(72%, 9%, 0%, 30%).

Marine Tinge pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 56%, 45%. 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#33A3B3

RGB51, 163, 179

HSL188°, 56%, 45%

HSV188°, 72%, 70%

CMYK72, 9, 0, 30

Decimal3384243

CSS RGBrgb(51, 163, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 56%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Jamaica Bay SW6781

ΔE 1.8 · #34A3B6

Dulux

Aquatic Cool S32E4

ΔE 2.1 · #41A4B4

PPG

Jamaican Sea 1236-6

ΔE 3.1 · #26A5BA

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #2EA6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Riviera DE5753

ΔE 3.7 · #189FAC

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2054-40

ΔE 3.9 · #419DAD

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 3.9 · #23A2AD

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 4.9 · #4AA9B2

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 4.9 · #3397A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 5.8 · #00AAC1

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 8.9 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 12.4 · #3F888F

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.5 · #7AC2D8

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 17 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 17 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 19.6 · #0E707B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#33A3B3

#B34432

Analogous

#32B384

#33A3B3

#3262B3

Triadic

#33A3B3

#B332A2

#A2B332

Split-Complementary

#33A3B3

#B33262

#B38432

Tetradic

#33A3B3

#8432B3

#B34432

#62B332

Monochromatic

#11363C

#226C77

#33A3B3

#60C3D2

#9CD9E3

Rectangle

#33A3B3

#4432B3

#B34432

#A2B332

Compound

#33A3B3

#3262B3

#B34432

#B38432

Variations

Lighter

#50BDCE

#83C8D3

#BBDCE1

Darker

#268392

#185C66

#0D363C

Saturation

#5F8186

#32A2B3

#19B4CC

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#33A3B3

#7E8CB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#33A3B3

#9797B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#33A3B3

#36A4A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marine Tinge 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

#66A7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#33A3B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#53ACC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#903F33

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: #33A3B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #33A3B3;

CSS Variable

--color-marine-tinge: #33A3B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marine-tinge': '#33A3B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#33A3B3] text-[#33A3B3]

SCSS

$marine-tinge: #33A3B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33A3B3?

#33A3B3 is Marine Tinge, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #33A3B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marine Tinge?

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

What colors pair well with Marine Tinge?

Marine Tinge 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 Marine Tinge?

You can download Marine Tinge 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 Marine Tinge?

The hex code is #33A3B3. In RGB it's 51, 163, 179, and in HSL it's 188°, 56%, 45%.

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