GREENS

Medium Sea Green

#3CB371

RGB 60, 179, 113 · HSL 147°, 50%, 47% · CMYK 66, 0, 37, 30

Medium Sea Green is #3CB371 in HEX — rgb(60, 179, 113), hsl(147°, 50%, 47%), cmyk(66%, 0%, 37%, 30%).

Medium Sea Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 50%, 47%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#3CB371

RGB60, 179, 113

HSL147°, 50%, 47%

HSV147°, 66%, 70%

CMYK66, 0, 37, 30

Decimal3978097

CSS RGBrgb(60, 179, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 50%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 3.6 · #3BB76F

Behr

Mystic Turquoise P450-7

ΔE 4.5 · #23AF69

Dunn-Edwards

Jungle DE5677

ΔE 6.8 · #00A466

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 7 · #31AA74

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 7.2 · #01A263

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 8.7 · #48A469

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 8.9 · #2FA470

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 10.9 · #42A370

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 11.9 · #2A9E6E

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 12.4 · #019D6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 14 · #239A6D

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.8 · #53995A

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 18.3 · #008F39

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 20.2 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 29.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 31.8 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#3CB371

#B43C7E

Analogous

#42B43C

#3CB371

#3CB4AE

Triadic

#3CB371

#723CB4

#B4723C

Split-Complementary

#3CB371

#AE3CB4

#B43C42

Tetradic

#3CB371

#3C42B4

#B43C7E

#B4AE3C

Monochromatic

#164129

#297A4E

#3CB371

#6ECF99

#A7E2C1

Rectangle

#3CB371

#3C7EB4

#B43C7E

#B4723C

Compound

#3CB371

#3CB4AE

#B43C7E

#B43C42

Variations

Lighter

#5DC98D

#8BD0AA

#BFE0CE

Darker

#2E925B

#1E663E

#103C24

Saturation

#668A76

#3CB472

#1ED26F

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#3CB371

#999275

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3CB371

#A6A67C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3CB371

#50A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Medium Sea 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

#6CB370

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3CB371

Daylight 5500K

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

#5AB894

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#913B6A

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: #3CB371;

CSS — background

background-color: #3CB371;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-sea-green: #3CB371;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-sea-green': '#3CB371' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3CB371] text-[#3CB371]

SCSS

$medium-sea-green: #3CB371;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3CB371?

#3CB371 is Medium Sea Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #3CB371 warm or cool?

Medium Sea Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Medium Sea Green?

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

What colors pair well with Medium Sea Green?

Medium Sea 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 Medium Sea Green?

You can download Medium Sea 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 Medium Sea Green?

The hex code is #3CB371. In RGB it's 60, 179, 113, and in HSL it's 147°, 50%, 47%.

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