GREENS

Ocean Green

#3D9973

RGB 61, 153, 115 · HSL 155°, 43%, 42% · CMYK 60, 0, 25, 40

Ocean Green is #3D9973 in HEX — rgb(61, 153, 115), hsl(155°, 43%, 42%), cmyk(60%, 0%, 25%, 40%).

Ocean Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 43%, 42%. 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#3D9973

RGB61, 153, 115

HSL155°, 43%, 42%

HSV155°, 60%, 60%

CMYK60, 0, 25, 40

Decimal4036979

CSS RGBrgb(61, 153, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 43%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greenway S26F7

ΔE 3.7 · #419A7A

Behr

Dancing Jewel MQ6-42

ΔE 3.8 · #449E7D

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 4.1 · #29906D

Benjamin Moore

Luck 588

ΔE 4.4 · #47936E

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 6.7 · #4FA183

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 6.9 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 7 · #57AA80

Valspar

Sea Swell 5008-10C

ΔE 7.4 · #009678

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 8 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.1 · #42A370

Vista Paint

Tropical Tale C-716

ΔE 9 · #33A16E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 10 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.5 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 16.6 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 17.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 20.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#3D9973

#993D63

Analogous

#3D9945

#3D9973

#3D9199

Triadic

#3D9973

#733D99

#99733D

Split-Complementary

#3D9973

#993D91

#99453D

Tetradic

#3D9973

#453D99

#993D63

#91993D

Monochromatic

#112C21

#27624A

#3D9973

#62C099

#99D6BD

Rectangle

#3D9973

#3D6399

#993D63

#99733D

Compound

#3D9973

#3D9199

#993D63

#99453D

Variations

Lighter

#56BC91

#86C7AC

#BCDBCE

Darker

#2F7C5C

#1F5740

#113325

Saturation

#5D796D

#3D9973

#1FB878

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#3D9973

#827F76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3D9973

#8E8E79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3D9973

#499293

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ocean 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

#6D9F71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3D9973

Daylight 5500K

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

#5AA496

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#7C3A55

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: #3D9973;

CSS — background

background-color: #3D9973;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-green: #3D9973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-green': '#3D9973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3D9973] text-[#3D9973]

SCSS

$ocean-green: #3D9973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3D9973?

#3D9973 is Ocean Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3D9973 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Green?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Green?

Ocean 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 Ocean Green?

You can download Ocean 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 Ocean Green?

The hex code is #3D9973. In RGB it's 61, 153, 115, and in HSL it's 155°, 43%, 42%.

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