GREENS

Aqueous

#388D95

RGB 56, 141, 149 · HSL 185°, 45%, 40% · CMYK 62, 5, 0, 42

Aqueous is #388D95 in HEX — rgb(56, 141, 149), hsl(185°, 45%, 40%), cmyk(62%, 5%, 0%, 42%).

Aqueous pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 45%, 40%. 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#388D95

RGB56, 141, 149

HSL185°, 45%, 40%

HSV185°, 62%, 58%

CMYK62, 5, 0, 42

Decimal3706261

CSS RGBrgb(56, 141, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 45%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Perfect Peacock RF120-02

ΔE 1 · #368E95

Dulux

Aqueous S30E6

ΔE 2.3 · #389095

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 2.9 · #3F888F

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 3.3 · #2B888D

Behr

Prophetic Sea MQ6-34

ΔE 3.5 · #3B8B98

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington 754

ΔE 4.7 · #3393A2

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 4.9 · #3F8488

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 5.8 · #088E95

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 6.2 · #01858B

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 6.4 · #3A8483

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 6.8 · #247E81

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.5 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 8.1 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.3 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 15.4 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.5 · #4C6A74

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

#388D95

#944038

Analogous

#38946E

#388D95

#385E94

Triadic

#388D95

#94388C

#8C9438

Split-Complementary

#388D95

#94385E

#946E38

Tetradic

#388D95

#6E3894

#944038

#5E9438

Monochromatic

#0E2325

#23585C

#388D95

#59B7C0

#90CFD5

Rectangle

#388D95

#403894

#944038

#8C9438

Compound

#388D95

#385E94

#944038

#946E38

Variations

Lighter

#4EB3BC

#80C0C6

#B9D8DA

Darker

#2B7278

#1C4F54

#102F32

Saturation

#587174

#388C94

#1CA4B0

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

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.41:1

Deuteranopia

#388D95

#717997

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#388D95

#838394

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#388D95

#3B8D8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqueous 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

#69968B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#388D95

Daylight 5500K

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

#579BAF

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.

#783B36

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: #388D95;

CSS — background

background-color: #388D95;

CSS Variable

--color-aqueous: #388D95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqueous': '#388D95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#388D95] text-[#388D95]

SCSS

$aqueous: #388D95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #388D95?

#388D95 is Aqueous, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #388D95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqueous?

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

What colors pair well with Aqueous?

Aqueous 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 Aqueous?

You can download Aqueous 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 Aqueous?

The hex code is #388D95. In RGB it's 56, 141, 149, and in HSL it's 185°, 45%, 40%.

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