GREENS

Jadeite

#38C6A1

RGB 56, 198, 161 · HSL 164°, 56%, 50% · CMYK 72, 0, 19, 22

Jadeite is #38C6A1 in HEX — rgb(56, 198, 161), hsl(164°, 56%, 50%), cmyk(72%, 0%, 19%, 22%).

Jadeite pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 56%, 50%. 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#38C6A1

RGB56, 198, 161

HSL164°, 56%, 50%

HSV164°, 72%, 78%

CMYK72, 0, 19, 22

Decimal3720865

CSS RGBrgb(56, 198, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 56%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

Exact match

Behr

Aqua Fresco M460-5

ΔE 2.6 · #49CAA5

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 3.3 · #49C49C

Dulux

First Post S27H6

ΔE 3.8 · #2FBD9C

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2039-40

ΔE 3.9 · #36C7A9

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 5 · #4EC19D

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 7.3 · #1DB394

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 9.7 · #56B78F

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 11.7 · #40B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 15 · #57AA80

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 16.6 · #6ACABA

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.6 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 25.2 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 25.8 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 26.2 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 27.6 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#38C6A1

#C7385E

Analogous

#38C759

#38C6A1

#38A6C7

Triadic

#38C6A1

#A138C7

#C7A138

Split-Complementary

#38C6A1

#C738A6

#C75938

Tetradic

#38C6A1

#5938C7

#C7385E

#A6C738

Monochromatic

#165040

#278B71

#38C6A1

#74D8BD

#AFE9D9

Rectangle

#38C6A1

#385EC7

#C7385E

#C7A138

Compound

#38C6A1

#38A6C7

#C7385E

#C75938

Variations

Lighter

#60D2B4

#8ED7C3

#C1E4DB

Darker

#2AA282

#1B715A

#0F4335

Saturation

#6A9589

#38C7A1

#1CE3AE

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#38C6A1

#A4A3A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38C6A1

#B7B7A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38C6A1

#4CBFBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jadeite 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

#69C194

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38C6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#57C6B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#A03954

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #38C6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #38C6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-jadeite: #38C6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jadeite': '#38C6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38C6A1] text-[#38C6A1]

SCSS

$jadeite: #38C6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38C6A1?

#38C6A1 is Jadeite, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #38C6A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jadeite?

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

What colors pair well with Jadeite?

Jadeite 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 Jadeite?

You can download Jadeite 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 Jadeite?

The hex code is #38C6A1. In RGB it's 56, 198, 161, and in HSL it's 164°, 56%, 50%.

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