GREENS

Esmeralda

#36C56B

RGB 54, 197, 107 · HSL 142°, 57%, 49% · CMYK 73, 0, 46, 23

Esmeralda is #36C56B in HEX — rgb(54, 197, 107), hsl(142°, 57%, 49%), cmyk(73%, 0%, 46%, 23%).

Esmeralda pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 57%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#36C56B

RGB54, 197, 107

HSL142°, 57%, 49%

HSV142°, 73%, 77%

CMYK73, 0, 46, 23

Decimal3589483

CSS RGBrgb(54, 197, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 57%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Esmeralda P440-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 8 · #41B45C

Dulux

Forest Maid S24H7

ΔE 9.1 · #52B960

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 10.1 · #32AB51

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 12.1 · #69C365

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 12.5 · #41A94F

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 15.5 · #48A759

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 16 · #52A84C

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 19.8 · #008F39

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 20 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 21.7 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 22.8 · #56A05B

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 23.9 · #358C3F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 33.4 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 37.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 44.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#36C56B

#C43690

Analogous

#49C436

#36C56B

#36C4B1

Triadic

#36C56B

#6A36C4

#C46A36

Split-Complementary

#36C56B

#B136C4

#C43649

Tetradic

#36C56B

#3649C4

#C43690

#C4B136

Monochromatic

#154C29

#25884A

#36C56B

#6FD895

#ABE8C1

Rectangle

#36C56B

#3690C4

#C43690

#C46A36

Compound

#36C56B

#36C4B1

#C43690

#C43649

Variations

Lighter

#5CD287

#8BD7A7

#BFE4CD

Darker

#28A054

#1A7039

#0E4221

Saturation

#689277

#36C46A

#1BDF63

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#36C56B

#A99E70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#36C56B

#B6B67C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#36C56B

#53B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Esmeralda 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

#68C06B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#36C56B

Daylight 5500K

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

#55C590

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9E3778

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: #36C56B;

CSS — background

background-color: #36C56B;

CSS Variable

--color-esmeralda: #36C56B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'esmeralda': '#36C56B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#36C56B] text-[#36C56B]

SCSS

$esmeralda: #36C56B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #36C56B?

#36C56B is Esmeralda, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #36C56B warm or cool?

Esmeralda reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Esmeralda?

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

What colors pair well with Esmeralda?

Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda?

You can download Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda?

The hex code is #36C56B. In RGB it's 54, 197, 107, and in HSL it's 142°, 57%, 49%.

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