GREENS

Seachange

#3D8A96

RGB 61, 138, 150 · HSL 188°, 42%, 41% · CMYK 59, 8, 0, 41

Seachange is #3D8A96 in HEX — rgb(61, 138, 150), hsl(188°, 42%, 41%), cmyk(59%, 8%, 0%, 41%).

Seachange pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 42%, 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#3D8A96

RGB61, 138, 150

HSL188°, 42%, 41%

HSV188°, 59%, 59%

CMYK59, 8, 0, 41

Decimal4033174

CSS RGBrgb(61, 138, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 42%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Seachange S32D5

Exact match

Behr

Prophetic Sea MQ6-34

ΔE 0.8 · #3B8B98

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 2.9 · #38838D

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 3 · #3F888F

Benjamin Moore

Salzburg 755

ΔE 3.3 · #2D8493

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 3.9 · #34808B

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 4 · #248591

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 5.5 · #447F8A

PPG

Wright Turquoise FLLW518

ΔE 6 · #1E8EA1

Sherwin-Williams

Briny SW6775

ΔE 6.4 · #08808E

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 6.4 · #417C88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 6.6 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.6 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 10.6 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.3 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 17.1 · #4EB3CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#3D8A96

#94483D

Analogous

#3D9474

#3D8A96

#3D5D94

Triadic

#3D8A96

#943D89

#89943D

Split-Complementary

#3D8A96

#943D5D

#94743D

Tetradic

#3D8A96

#743D94

#94483D

#5D943D

Monochromatic

#102528

#26575E

#3D8A96

#60B1BE

#96CCD4

Rectangle

#3D8A96

#483D94

#94483D

#89943D

Compound

#3D8A96

#3D5D94

#94483D

#94743D

Variations

Lighter

#54ACB9

#85BCC5

#BBD6DA

Darker

#2F6F79

#1F4D54

#112D32

Saturation

#5B7276

#3D8994

#1E9FB3

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#3D8A96

#6E7897

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D8A96

#818195

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D8A96

#3E8B88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Seachange 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

#6D948C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D8A96

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A99B0

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.

#794239

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: #3D8A96;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D8A96;

CSS Variable

--color-seachange: #3D8A96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seachange': '#3D8A96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D8A96] text-[#3D8A96]

SCSS

$seachange: #3D8A96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D8A96?

#3D8A96 is Seachange, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3D8A96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seachange?

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

What colors pair well with Seachange?

Seachange 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 Seachange?

You can download Seachange 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 Seachange?

The hex code is #3D8A96. In RGB it's 61, 138, 150, and in HSL it's 188°, 42%, 41%.

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