GREENS

Esmeralda

#45BE76

RGB 69, 190, 118 · HSL 144°, 48%, 51% · CMYK 64, 0, 38, 25

Esmeralda is #45BE76 in HEX — rgb(69, 190, 118), hsl(144°, 48%, 51%), cmyk(64%, 0%, 38%, 25%).

Esmeralda pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 48%, 51%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#45BE76

RGB69, 190, 118

HSL144°, 48%, 51%

HSV144°, 64%, 75%

CMYK64, 0, 38, 25

Decimal4570742

CSS RGBrgb(69, 190, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 48%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 2.6 · #3BB76F

Behr

Emerald Coast 490B-6

ΔE 4.5 · #29BE76

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 8.8 · #6CCC7B

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 9.5 · #6BC271

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 10.5 · #48A759

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 10.6 · #73CD89

Vista Paint

Summer Sumac K-297

ΔE 12.9 · #48A469

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 15.3 · #56A05B

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 15.3 · #42A370

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.4 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 16.9 · #019D6E

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18.2 · #53995A

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 19.7 · #008F39

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 25 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 30.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 34.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#45BE76

#BE468E

Analogous

#52BE46

#45BE76

#46BEB2

Triadic

#45BE76

#7646BE

#BE7646

Split-Complementary

#45BE76

#B246BE

#BE4652

Tetradic

#45BE76

#4652BE

#BE468E

#BEB246

Monochromatic

#1C4F30

#308853

#45BE76

#7FD2A0

#B7E6CA

Rectangle

#45BE76

#468EBE

#BE468E

#BE7646

Compound

#45BE76

#46BEB2

#BE468E

#BE4652

Variations

Lighter

#6BCB91

#95D3AE

#C5E2D0

Darker

#349C5E

#226D40

#134125

Saturation

#70947E

#46BE76

#26DF70

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#45BE76

#A49B7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#45BE76

#B1B182

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#45BE76

#59B3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Esmeralda 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

#73BB74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#45BE76

Daylight 5500K

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

#60C098

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9C4178

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #45BE76;

CSS — background

background-color: #45BE76;

CSS Variable

--color-esmeralda: #45BE76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'esmeralda': '#45BE76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#45BE76] text-[#45BE76]

SCSS

$esmeralda: #45BE76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #45BE76?

#45BE76 is Esmeralda, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #45BE76 warm or cool?

Esmeralda reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Esmeralda?

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

What colors pair well with Esmeralda?

Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda?

You can download Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda?

The hex code is #45BE76. In RGB it's 69, 190, 118, and in HSL it's 144°, 48%, 51%.

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