GREENS

In

#3C99A3

RGB 60, 153, 163 · HSL 186°, 46%, 44% · CMYK 63, 6, 0, 36

In is #3C99A3 in HEX — rgb(60, 153, 163), hsl(186°, 46%, 44%), cmyk(63%, 6%, 0%, 36%).

In pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 46%, 44%. 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#3C99A3

RGB60, 153, 163

HSL186°, 46%, 44%

HSV186°, 63%, 64%

CMYK63, 6, 0, 36

Decimal3971491

CSS RGBrgb(60, 153, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 46%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 1.9 · #3F9DA9

Behr

Wipeout 540D-6

ΔE 2 · #3397A4

Dulux

Sea Sparkle S31E4

ΔE 2.2 · #469EA7

Kilz

Winter Time RF100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #3F929E

Valspar

Sea Exposure 5005-8B

ΔE 4.4 · #529EA9

PPG

Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5

ΔE 4.8 · #4E9AA8

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 5.2 · #4DA6B2

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 5.9 · #4AA9B2

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 7.3 · #3F888F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 7.3 · #559C9B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.9 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 12.6 · #317983

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 13.2 · #4EB3CD

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 15.7 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 18.3 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#3C99A3

#A4473D

Analogous

#3DA47B

#3C99A3

#3D66A4

Triadic

#3C99A3

#A43D99

#99A43D

Split-Complementary

#3C99A3

#A43D66

#A47B3D

Tetradic

#3C99A3

#7B3DA4

#A4473D

#66A43D

Monochromatic

#133134

#28656C

#3C99A3

#66BDC7

#9ED5DB

Rectangle

#3C99A3

#473DA4

#A4473D

#99A43D

Compound

#3C99A3

#3D66A4

#A4473D

#A47B3D

Variations

Lighter

#58B7C1

#88C4CB

#BDDADD

Darker

#2E7C85

#1E575D

#113337

Saturation

#617D80

#3D99A4

#1EB2C2

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#3C99A3

#7A84A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C99A3

#8E8EA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C99A3

#3F9996

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

In 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

#6C9F95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C99A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#5AA4BA

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.

#85423A

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: #3C99A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C99A3;

CSS Variable

--color-in: #3C99A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in': '#3C99A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C99A3] text-[#3C99A3]

SCSS

$in: #3C99A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C99A3?

#3C99A3 is In, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3C99A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with In?

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

What colors pair well with In?

In 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 In?

You can download In 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 In?

The hex code is #3C99A3. In RGB it's 60, 153, 163, and in HSL it's 186°, 46%, 44%.

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