GREENS

Prophetic Sea

#3B8B98

RGB 59, 139, 152 · HSL 188°, 44%, 41% · CMYK 61, 9, 0, 40

Prophetic Sea is #3B8B98 in HEX — rgb(59, 139, 152), hsl(188°, 44%, 41%), cmyk(61%, 9%, 0%, 40%).

Prophetic Sea pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 44%, 41%. 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#3B8B98

RGB59, 139, 152

HSL188°, 44%, 41%

HSV188°, 61%, 60%

CMYK61, 9, 0, 40

Decimal3902360

CSS RGBrgb(59, 139, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 44%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Prophetic Sea MQ6-34

Exact match

Dulux

Seachange S32D5

ΔE 0.8 · #3D8A96

Kilz

Winter Time RF100-01

ΔE 2.8 · #3F929E

Benjamin Moore

Salzburg 755

ΔE 3.1 · #2D8493

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 3.7 · #3F888F

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 3.9 · #248591

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 4.4 · #34808B

PPG

Safe Harbor 1235-6

ΔE 5.2 · #1E8EA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 6.2 · #447F8A

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 6.2 · #08808E

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 7 · #417C88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 7.1 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 7.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10.8 · #0E707B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 16.5 · #4EB3CD

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.9 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#3B8B98

#97473B

Analogous

#3B9775

#3B8B98

#3B5C97

Triadic

#3B8B98

#973B8A

#8A973B

Split-Complementary

#3B8B98

#973B5C

#97753B

Tetradic

#3B8B98

#753B97

#97473B

#5C973B

Monochromatic

#102528

#25585F

#3B8B98

#5DB3C0

#95CDD6

Rectangle

#3B8B98

#473B97

#97473B

#8A973B

Compound

#3B8B98

#3B5C97

#97473B

#97753B

Variations

Lighter

#52ADBC

#83BDC6

#BAD6DB

Darker

#2D707A

#1E4E55

#112E32

Saturation

#5B7376

#3B8A97

#1DA0B4

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

3.94:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.33:1

Deuteranopia

#3B8B98

#6F799A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3B8B98

#828296

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3B8B98

#3C8C89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Prophetic Sea 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

#6C958D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3B8B98

Daylight 5500K

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

#599AB1

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.

#7A4038

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: #3B8B98;

CSS — background

background-color: #3B8B98;

CSS Variable

--color-prophetic-sea: #3B8B98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prophetic-sea': '#3B8B98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3B8B98] text-[#3B8B98]

SCSS

$prophetic-sea: #3B8B98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3B8B98?

#3B8B98 is Prophetic Sea, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3B8B98 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prophetic Sea?

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

What colors pair well with Prophetic Sea?

Prophetic Sea 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 Prophetic Sea?

You can download Prophetic Sea 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 Prophetic Sea?

The hex code is #3B8B98. In RGB it's 59, 139, 152, and in HSL it's 188°, 44%, 41%.

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