GREENS

Green

#38D687

RGB 56, 214, 135 · HSL 150°, 66%, 53% · CMYK 74, 0, 37, 16

Green is #38D687 in HEX — rgb(56, 214, 135), hsl(150°, 66%, 53%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 37%, 16%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 66%, 53%. 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#38D687

RGB56, 214, 135

HSL150°, 66%, 53%

HSV150°, 74%, 84%

CMYK74, 0, 37, 16

Decimal3724935

CSS RGBrgb(56, 214, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 66%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropics P450-6

ΔE 3.7 · #2FD37E

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 12.6 · #3BB76F

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 13.3 · #6CCC7B

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 16.5 · #6BC271

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 16.6 · #73CD89

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 17.2 · #69C365

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 20.3 · #48A759

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 22.9 · #52A84C

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24.6 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 25.4 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 25.7 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 26.2 · #56A05B

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 26.8 · #008F39

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 35 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 39.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 42.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#38D687

#D63887

Analogous

#38D638

#38D687

#38D6D6

Triadic

#38D687

#8738D6

#D68738

Split-Complementary

#38D687

#D638D6

#D63838

Tetradic

#38D687

#3838D6

#D63887

#D6D638

Monochromatic

#14613B

#21A161

#38D687

#78E3AD

#B7F0D4

Rectangle

#38D687

#3887D6

#D63887

#D68738

Compound

#38D687

#38D6D6

#D63887

#D63838

Variations

Lighter

#60DE9F

#8FDFB7

#C2E8D5

Darker

#21B76C

#14804A

#0A4C2B

Saturation

#6F9F87

#38D687

#24EB87

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#38D687

#B5AD8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#38D687

#C6C694

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#38D687

#56CACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#69CD80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#38D687

Daylight 5500K

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

#57D2A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#B33273

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: #38D687;

CSS — background

background-color: #38D687;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #38D687;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#38D687' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#38D687] text-[#38D687]

SCSS

$green: #38D687;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38D687?

#38D687 is Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #38D687 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #38D687. In RGB it's 56, 214, 135, and in HSL it's 150°, 66%, 53%.

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