GREENS

Waterfall

#3AB0A2

RGB 58, 176, 162 · HSL 173°, 50%, 46% · CMYK 67, 0, 8, 31

Waterfall is #3AB0A2 in HEX — rgb(58, 176, 162), hsl(173°, 50%, 46%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 8%, 31%).

Waterfall pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 50%, 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#3AB0A2

RGB58, 176, 162

HSL173°, 50%, 46%

HSV173°, 67%, 69%

CMYK67, 0, 8, 31

Decimal3846306

CSS RGBrgb(58, 176, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 50%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Indian Necklace C-694

ΔE 2.1 · #43B2A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 2.6 · #3FB2A8

Dulux

Mineral Green S28H6 · SB8C4

ΔE 2.9 · #24B0A2

Behr

Lagoon 520D-6

ΔE 3.8 · #3EB5A1

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 4.4 · #34A79E

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 4.4 · #40B8A4

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 4.7 · #1FA497

Benjamin Moore

Capri 2047-40

ΔE 4.9 · #4CBDAC

PPG

Jewel Weed 1230-5

ΔE 5.1 · #46A795

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 5.8 · #0DACA7

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 9 · #53A38F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 14.8 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.2 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17.9 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 19.2 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 26.1 · #317455

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

#3AB0A2

#B03B48

Analogous

#3BB068

#3AB0A2

#3B83B0

Triadic

#3AB0A2

#A23BB0

#B0A23B

Split-Complementary

#3AB0A2

#B03B83

#B0683B

Tetradic

#3AB0A2

#683BB0

#B03B48

#83B03B

Monochromatic

#143D38

#28776D

#3AB0A2

#6ACDC2

#A3E0D9

Rectangle

#3AB0A2

#3B48B0

#B03B48

#B0A23B

Compound

#3AB0A2

#3B83B0

#B03B48

#B0683B

Variations

Lighter

#5AC8BB

#89CFC7

#BEE0DC

Darker

#2D8F84

#1D645C

#103B36

Saturation

#648783

#3BB0A2

#1DCDB9

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#3AB0A2

#8F94A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3AB0A2

#A3A3A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3AB0A2

#45ACAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waterfall 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

#6BB195

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3AB0A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#58B6B9

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.

#8E3943

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: #3AB0A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #3AB0A2;

CSS Variable

--color-waterfall: #3AB0A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waterfall': '#3AB0A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3AB0A2] text-[#3AB0A2]

SCSS

$waterfall: #3AB0A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3AB0A2?

#3AB0A2 is Waterfall, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3AB0A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waterfall?

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

What colors pair well with Waterfall?

Waterfall 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 Waterfall?

You can download Waterfall 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 Waterfall?

The hex code is #3AB0A2. In RGB it's 58, 176, 162, and in HSL it's 173°, 50%, 46%.

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