GREENS

Marlin Green

#41A1AA

RGB 65, 161, 170 · HSL 185°, 45%, 46% · CMYK 62, 5, 0, 33

Marlin Green is #41A1AA in HEX — rgb(65, 161, 170), hsl(185°, 45%, 46%), cmyk(62%, 5%, 0%, 33%).

Marlin Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 45%, 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#41A1AA

RGB65, 161, 170

HSL185°, 45%, 46%

HSV185°, 62%, 67%

CMYK62, 5, 0, 33

Decimal4301226

CSS RGBrgb(65, 161, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 45%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glacier Green S31F4

ΔE 0.8 · #3FA2AC

Dunn-Edwards

Caribbean Cruise DE5760

ΔE 2.4 · #3F9DA9

Behr

Blue Square S460-5

ΔE 2.7 · #46A5AA

Vista Paint

Brookside K-202

ΔE 3 · #4AA9B2

Benjamin Moore

In CSP-640

ΔE 3.1 · #3C99A3

Sherwin-Williams

Freshwater SW6774

ΔE 3.2 · #4DA6B2

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 4.1 · #2EA6B2

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 4.3 · #23A2AD

PPG

Blue Calypso 1235-5

ΔE 5.7 · #55A7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Cold North 688

ΔE 7.2 · #559C9B

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 8.6 · #5D9B9B

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.8 · #4EB3CD

IKEA

IKEA082 82

ΔE 13.6 · #729E9C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.6 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 16.5 · #7AC2D8

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.7 · #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

#41A1AA

#AA4941

Analogous

#41AA7E

#41A1AA

#416DAA

Triadic

#41A1AA

#AA41A1

#A1AA41

Split-Complementary

#41A1AA

#AA416D

#AA7E41

Tetradic

#41A1AA

#7E41AA

#AA4941

#6DAA41

Monochromatic

#16383B

#2B6D73

#41A1AA

#6FC1C8

#A6D9DD

Rectangle

#41A1AA

#4941AA

#AA4941

#A1AA41

Compound

#41A1AA

#416DAA

#AA4941

#AA7E41

Variations

Lighter

#5FBAC2

#8DC7CC

#C0DBDE

Darker

#32838A

#215B60

#123639

Saturation

#658285

#41A1AA

#20BCCA

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

6.90:1

Deuteranopia

#41A1AA

#818BAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#41A1AA

#9696A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#41A1AA

#44A19E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marlin 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

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How it looks under different light

#70A59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#41A1AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#5DAABF

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.

#8A443E

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: #41A1AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #41A1AA;

CSS Variable

--color-marlin-green: #41A1AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marlin-green': '#41A1AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#41A1AA] text-[#41A1AA]

SCSS

$marlin-green: #41A1AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #41A1AA?

#41A1AA is Marlin Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #41A1AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marlin Green?

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

What colors pair well with Marlin Green?

Marlin 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 Marlin Green?

You can download Marlin 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 Marlin Green?

The hex code is #41A1AA. In RGB it's 65, 161, 170, and in HSL it's 185°, 45%, 46%.

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