GREENS

Marine Green

#40A48E

RGB 64, 164, 142 · HSL 167°, 44%, 45% · CMYK 61, 0, 13, 36

Marine Green is #40A48E in HEX — rgb(64, 164, 142), hsl(167°, 44%, 45%), cmyk(61%, 0%, 13%, 36%).

Marine Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 44%, 45%. 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#40A48E

RGB64, 164, 142

HSL167°, 44%, 45%

HSV167°, 61%, 64%

CMYK61, 0, 13, 36

Decimal4236430

CSS RGBrgb(64, 164, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 44%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Jewel Weed 1230-5

ΔE 2.9 · #46A795

Dulux

Hole In One S27F6

ΔE 4.1 · #4AAE94

Behr

Pacific Sea Teal 510D-7

ΔE 4.7 · #339880

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 4.9 · #53A38F

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 5.7 · #4FA183

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 6.1 · #22A78D

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 6.3 · #1FA497

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 6.4 · #009F8A

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 6.6 · #009C8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 7.1 · #009C8E

Valspar

Laguna Green 5007-10B

ΔE 7.6 · #34A79E

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.6 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16.2 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 17.2 · #5D9B9B

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.8 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 20.3 · #729E9C

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

#40A48E

#A54056

Analogous

#40A55D

#40A48E

#4089A5

Triadic

#40A48E

#8F40A5

#A58F40

Split-Complementary

#40A48E

#A54089

#A55D40

Tetradic

#40A48E

#5D40A5

#A54056

#89A540

Monochromatic

#153730

#2B6E60

#40A48E

#6CC6B2

#A3DBCF

Rectangle

#40A48E

#4056A5

#A54056

#A58F40

Compound

#40A48E

#4089A5

#A54056

#A55D40

Variations

Lighter

#5DC0AB

#8BCABD

#BFDDD6

Darker

#318674

#215E50

#12372F

Saturation

#64827B

#40A58F

#20C5A2

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.92:1

Deuteranopia

#40A48E

#898A90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40A48E

#999991

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40A48E

#4A9F9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marine 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

#6FA886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40A48E

Daylight 5500K

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

#5DADAA

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.

#863D4D

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: #40A48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #40A48E;

CSS Variable

--color-marine-green: #40A48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marine-green': '#40A48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40A48E] text-[#40A48E]

SCSS

$marine-green: #40A48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40A48E?

#40A48E is Marine Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #40A48E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marine Green?

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

What colors pair well with Marine Green?

Marine 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 Marine Green?

You can download Marine 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 Marine Green?

The hex code is #40A48E. In RGB it's 64, 164, 142, and in HSL it's 167°, 44%, 45%.

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