GREENS

Tempest

#3A6C73

RGB 58, 108, 115 · HSL 187°, 33%, 34% · CMYK 50, 6, 0, 55

Tempest is #3A6C73 in HEX — rgb(58, 108, 115), hsl(187°, 33%, 34%), cmyk(50%, 6%, 0%, 55%).

Tempest pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 33%, 34%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#3A6C73

RGB58, 108, 115

HSL187°, 33%, 34%

HSV187°, 50%, 45%

CMYK50, 6, 0, 55

Decimal3828851

CSS RGBrgb(58, 108, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 33%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tempest RE290-01

Exact match

Valspar

Ocean Slumber 5004-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #3D6F74

Dulux

Pedigree S32C7

ΔE 2.6 · #31666E

Benjamin Moore

Fair CSP-715

ΔE 4.2 · #4A6F74

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 4.3 · #38757B

PPG

Vining Ivy 1148-6

ΔE 4.4 · #4B7378

Dunn-Edwards

After the Storm DE5769

ΔE 4.6 · #33616A

Behr

Distance 540F-6

ΔE 4.6 · #3F6A77

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 4.7 · #376167

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 5.7 · #256D7B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 6.6 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.8 · #317983

Hallman-Lindsay

Bold Bolection historic-bold-bolection

ΔE 7.1 · #1D6575

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 8.1 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.9 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#3A6C73

#73413A

Analogous

#3A735D

#3A6C73

#3A5073

Triadic

#3A6C73

#733A6D

#6D733A

Split-Complementary

#3A6C73

#733A50

#735D3A

Tetradic

#3A6C73

#5D3A73

#73413A

#50733A

Monochromatic

#091011

#203D40

#3A6C73

#549DA6

#85BAC1

Rectangle

#3A6C73

#413A73

#73413A

#6D733A

Compound

#3A6C73

#3A5073

#73413A

#735D3A

Variations

Lighter

#5197A0

#7EB0B6

#B6CFD2

Darker

#2D585D

#1E3D41

#112426

Saturation

#4E5D5F

#3A6D73

#1D8390

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

5.88:1

vs Black

3.57:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3A6C73

#595F74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3A6C73

#666672

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3A6C73

#3B6C6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tempest 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

#6B7E71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3A6C73

Daylight 5500K

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

#588396

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.

#5E3A35

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: #3A6C73;

CSS — background

background-color: #3A6C73;

CSS Variable

--color-tempest: #3A6C73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tempest': '#3A6C73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3A6C73] text-[#3A6C73]

SCSS

$tempest: #3A6C73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3A6C73?

#3A6C73 is Tempest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3A6C73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tempest?

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

What colors pair well with Tempest?

Tempest 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 Tempest?

You can download Tempest 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 Tempest?

The hex code is #3A6C73. In RGB it's 58, 108, 115, and in HSL it's 187°, 33%, 34%.

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