GREENS

Green

#40B8A4

RGB 64, 184, 164 · HSL 170°, 48%, 49% · CMYK 65, 0, 11, 28

Green is #40B8A4 in HEX — rgb(64, 184, 164), hsl(170°, 48%, 49%), cmyk(65%, 0%, 11%, 28%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 48%, 49%. 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#40B8A4

RGB64, 184, 164

HSL170°, 48%, 49%

HSV170°, 65%, 72%

CMYK65, 0, 11, 28

Decimal4241572

CSS RGBrgb(64, 184, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 48%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Green 39

Exact match

Behr

Lagoon 520D-6

ΔE 1.1 · #3EB5A1

Benjamin Moore

Capri 2047-40

ΔE 3.1 · #4CBDAC

Dulux

Magnetic Magic S28H5

ΔE 3.6 · #3EBBAD

Vista Paint

Jolt of Jade K-266

ΔE 4 · #55C0A9

Valspar

Rainforest Mist 6001-10B

ΔE 4.8 · #32BDA4

PPG

Tint Of Turquoise 1232-5

ΔE 6.3 · #41BFB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 6.3 · #3FB2A8

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 6.6 · #34C2A7

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 8.1 · #1FA497

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 10.8 · #53A38F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 18.1 · #18887C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 18.5 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 19.2 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 27 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#40B8A4

#B94155

Analogous

#41B969

#40B8A4

#4191B9

Triadic

#40B8A4

#A541B9

#B9A541

Split-Complementary

#40B8A4

#B94191

#B96941

Tetradic

#40B8A4

#6941B9

#B94155

#91B941

Monochromatic

#194840

#2D8072

#40B8A4

#77CFC1

#B0E3DB

Rectangle

#40B8A4

#4155B9

#B94155

#B9A541

Compound

#40B8A4

#4191B9

#B94155

#B96941

Variations

Lighter

#65C9B8

#91D1C6

#C2E1DC

Darker

#329686

#20695D

#123E37

Saturation

#6B8F89

#41B9A5

#20D9BB

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#40B8A4

#979AA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40B8A4

#ABABA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40B8A4

#4CB3B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#6FB796

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40B8A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#5DBCBA

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.

#963F4D

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: #40B8A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #40B8A4;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #40B8A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#40B8A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40B8A4] text-[#40B8A4]

SCSS

$green: #40B8A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40B8A4?

#40B8A4 is Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #40B8A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #40B8A4. In RGB it's 64, 184, 164, and in HSL it's 170°, 48%, 49%.

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