GREENS

Teal Essence

#3DA3AE

RGB 61, 163, 174 · HSL 186°, 48%, 46% · CMYK 65, 6, 0, 32

Teal Essence is #3DA3AE in HEX — rgb(61, 163, 174), hsl(186°, 48%, 46%), cmyk(65%, 6%, 0%, 32%).

Teal Essence pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 48%, 46%. 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#3DA3AE

RGB61, 163, 174

HSL186°, 48%, 46%

HSV186°, 65%, 68%

CMYK65, 6, 0, 32

Decimal4039598

CSS RGBrgb(61, 163, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 48%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glacier Green S31F4

ΔE 0.8 · #3FA2AC

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 2.7 · #4AA9B2

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 2.7 · #3F9DA9

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 2.8 · #2EA6B2

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 3 · #4DA6B2

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #23A2AD

Behr

Blue Square S460-5

ΔE 3.5 · #46A5AA

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

ΔE 3.9 · #3C99A3

PPG

Blue Calypso 1235-5

ΔE 5.4 · #55A7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Sarah's Garden 674

ΔE 8.3 · #00AAC1

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 10 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 10.7 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 14.8 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 15.9 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 17.8 · #18887C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#3DA3AE

#AE483D

Analogous

#3DAE81

#3DA3AE

#3D6AAE

Triadic

#3DA3AE

#AE3DA2

#A2AE3D

Split-Complementary

#3DA3AE

#AE3D6A

#AE813D

Tetradic

#3DA3AE

#813DAE

#AE483D

#6AAE3D

Monochromatic

#15383C

#296D75

#3DA3AE

#6CC2CB

#A4D9DF

Rectangle

#3DA3AE

#483DAE

#AE483D

#A2AE3D

Compound

#3DA3AE

#3D6AAE

#AE483D

#AE813D

Variations

Lighter

#5CBBC6

#8BC7CE

#BFDCDF

Darker

#2F848D

#1E5C63

#11363A

Saturation

#648386

#3DA2AE

#1EBBCC

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#3DA3AE

#818CB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3DA3AE

#9898AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3DA3AE

#40A4A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Teal Essence 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

#6DA79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3DA3AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#5AACC2

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.

#8C433B

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: #3DA3AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #3DA3AE;

CSS Variable

--color-teal-essence: #3DA3AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'teal-essence': '#3DA3AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3DA3AE] text-[#3DA3AE]

SCSS

$teal-essence: #3DA3AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3DA3AE?

#3DA3AE is Teal Essence, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #3DA3AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Teal Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Teal Essence?

Teal Essence 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 Teal Essence?

You can download Teal Essence 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 Teal Essence?

The hex code is #3DA3AE. In RGB it's 61, 163, 174, and in HSL it's 186°, 48%, 46%.

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