GREENS

Emu Egg

#3D8481

RGB 61, 132, 129 · HSL 177°, 37%, 38% · CMYK 54, 0, 2, 48

Emu Egg is #3D8481 in HEX — rgb(61, 132, 129), hsl(177°, 37%, 38%), cmyk(54%, 0%, 2%, 48%).

Emu Egg pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 37%, 38%. 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#3D8481

RGB61, 132, 129

HSL177°, 37%, 38%

HSV177°, 54%, 52%

CMYK54, 0, 2, 48

Decimal4031617

CSS RGBrgb(61, 132, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 37%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Atmosphere C-688

ΔE 0.7 · #3C8381

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ΔE 1.3 · #3A8483

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ΔE 2.4 · #31817E

PPG

Jericho Jade 1142-6

ΔE 3.8 · #4D8681

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 4.4 · #3F8488

Sherwin-Williams

Lagoon SW6480

ΔE 4.9 · #518682

Behr

Tornado Season S450-6

ΔE 5 · #3B7C7F

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 5.1 · #418D84

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 5.4 · #497E76

Kilz

French Blue RF280-02

ΔE 5.4 · #4C928F

Benjamin Moore

Intercoastal 672

ΔE 5.4 · #2F7673

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 6.3 · #427E83

IKEA

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ΔE 8.9 · #317983

Colorhouse

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ΔE 9.9 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 17.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#3D8481

#853D41

Analogous

#3D855D

#3D8481

#3D6485

Triadic

#3D8481

#813D85

#85813D

Split-Complementary

#3D8481

#853D64

#855D3D

Tetradic

#3D8481

#5D3D85

#853D41

#64853D

Monochromatic

#0D1C1B

#25504E

#3D8481

#5BB3AF

#8FCCC9

Rectangle

#3D8481

#3D4185

#853D41

#85813D

Compound

#3D8481

#3D6485

#853D41

#855D3D

Variations

Lighter

#52AFAB

#82BEBB

#B9D6D5

Darker

#2F6C69

#204B49

#122C2B

Saturation

#566C6B

#3D8581

#1FA39D

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

4.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#3D8481

#6D7283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D8481

#7B7B81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D8481

#418381

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emu Egg 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

#6D907C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D8481

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A95A0

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.

#6C383B

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: #3D8481;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D8481;

CSS Variable

--color-emu-egg: #3D8481;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emu-egg': '#3D8481' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D8481] text-[#3D8481]

SCSS

$emu-egg: #3D8481;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D8481?

#3D8481 is Emu Egg, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #3D8481 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emu Egg?

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

What colors pair well with Emu Egg?

Emu Egg 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 Emu Egg?

You can download Emu Egg 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 Emu Egg?

The hex code is #3D8481. In RGB it's 61, 132, 129, and in HSL it's 177°, 37%, 38%.

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