GREENS

Green Blue

#42B395

RGB 66, 179, 149 · HSL 164°, 46%, 48% · CMYK 63, 0, 17, 30

Green Blue is #42B395 in HEX — rgb(66, 179, 149), hsl(164°, 46%, 48%), cmyk(63%, 0%, 17%, 30%).

Green Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 46%, 48%. 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#42B395

RGB66, 179, 149

HSL164°, 46%, 48%

HSV164°, 63%, 70%

CMYK63, 0, 17, 30

Decimal4371349

CSS RGBrgb(66, 179, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 46%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aruba Green MQ4-16

ΔE 3.3 · #4FB190

Dulux

Hole In One S27F6

ΔE 4 · #4AAE94

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 5.2 · #1DB394

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 5.3 · #22A78D

Valspar

Rainforest Mist 6001-10B

ΔE 5.8 · #32BDA4

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 6 · #40B8A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 6.1 · #56B78F

Vista Paint

Jolt of Jade K-266

ΔE 6.8 · #55C0A9

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 7 · #34C2A7

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 9.3 · #57AA80

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 10.7 · #1FA497

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.1 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 18.5 · #18887C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 22.2 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 22.3 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 22.5 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#42B395

#B34260

Analogous

#42B35C

#42B395

#4298B3

Triadic

#42B395

#9542B3

#B39542

Split-Complementary

#42B395

#B34298

#B35C42

Tetradic

#42B395

#5C42B3

#B34260

#98B342

Monochromatic

#194338

#2D7B66

#42B395

#75CCB5

#ADE1D3

Rectangle

#42B395

#4260B3

#B34260

#B39542

Compound

#42B395

#4298B3

#B34260

#B35C42

Variations

Lighter

#64C6AC

#90CFBE

#C2E0D8

Darker

#339178

#216553

#123C31

Saturation

#6A8B82

#42B395

#21D4A4

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#42B395

#969598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#42B395

#A6A699

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#42B395

#4FADAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Blue 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

#71B38B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#42B395

Daylight 5500K

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

#5EB8AF

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#913F55

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: #42B395;

CSS — background

background-color: #42B395;

CSS Variable

--color-green-blue: #42B395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-blue': '#42B395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#42B395] text-[#42B395]

SCSS

$green-blue: #42B395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42B395?

#42B395 is Green Blue, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #42B395 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Green Blue?

Green Blue 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 Blue?

You can download Green Blue 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 Blue?

The hex code is #42B395. In RGB it's 66, 179, 149, and in HSL it's 164°, 46%, 48%.

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