GREENS

Hisui Kingfisher

#38B48B

RGB 56, 180, 139 · HSL 160°, 53%, 46% · CMYK 69, 0, 23, 29

Hisui Kingfisher is #38B48B in HEX — rgb(56, 180, 139), hsl(160°, 53%, 46%), cmyk(69%, 0%, 23%, 29%).

Hisui Kingfisher pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 53%, 46%. 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#38B48B

RGB56, 180, 139

HSL160°, 53%, 46%

HSV160°, 69%, 71%

CMYK69, 0, 23, 29

Decimal3716235

CSS RGBrgb(56, 180, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 53%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mirage Lake 500D-6

ΔE 2.6 · #47B58C

Dulux

Hob Goblin S27H7 · SB8C5

ΔE 4.9 · #01AD89

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 5.7 · #47BA87

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 5.8 · #49C49C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 5.9 · #56B78F

Benjamin Moore

Island 593

ΔE 6 · #3CA782

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 6.2 · #4EC19D

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 7.3 · #38C6A1

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 9.2 · #57AA80

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 9.5 · #42A370

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 10 · #239A6D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 18.1 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.2 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.8 · #84B59C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 23 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 26.5 · #96BB9F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#38B48B

#B33761

Analogous

#37B34C

#38B48B

#379FB3

Triadic

#38B48B

#8A37B3

#B38A37

Split-Complementary

#38B48B

#B3379F

#B34C37

Tetradic

#38B48B

#4C37B3

#B33761

#9FB337

Monochromatic

#133E30

#25795D

#38B48B

#67D0AD

#A1E2CD

Rectangle

#38B48B

#3761B3

#B33761

#B38A37

Compound

#38B48B

#379FB3

#B33761

#B34C37

Variations

Lighter

#56CBA4

#87D2B9

#BDE1D5

Darker

#2A926F

#1B664D

#0F3C2D

Saturation

#63887C

#37B38A

#1CCF93

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#38B48B

#96948E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38B48B

#A7A791

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38B48B

#4AADAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hisui Kingfisher 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

#69B483

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38B48B

Daylight 5500K

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

#57B9A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#913755

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: #38B48B;

CSS — background

background-color: #38B48B;

CSS Variable

--color-hisui-kingfisher: #38B48B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hisui-kingfisher': '#38B48B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38B48B] text-[#38B48B]

SCSS

$hisui-kingfisher: #38B48B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38B48B?

#38B48B is Hisui Kingfisher, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #38B48B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hisui Kingfisher?

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

What colors pair well with Hisui Kingfisher?

Hisui Kingfisher 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 Hisui Kingfisher?

You can download Hisui Kingfisher 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 Hisui Kingfisher?

The hex code is #38B48B. In RGB it's 56, 180, 139, and in HSL it's 160°, 53%, 46%.

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