GREENS

Egyptian

#46C2AD

RGB 70, 194, 173 · HSL 170°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 64, 0, 11, 24

Egyptian is #46C2AD in HEX — rgb(70, 194, 173), hsl(170°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(64%, 0%, 11%, 24%).

Egyptian pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 50%, 52%. 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#46C2AD

RGB70, 194, 173

HSL170°, 50%, 52%

HSV170°, 64%, 76%

CMYK64, 0, 11, 24

Decimal4637357

CSS RGBrgb(70, 194, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian 2043-40

Exact match

Dulux

Melbourne Cup S27G5

ΔE 2.9 · #45C3A9

Vista Paint

Jolt of Jade K-266

ΔE 3.3 · #55C0A9

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 3.6 · #40B8A4

Valspar

Rainforest Mist 6001-10B

ΔE 4.1 · #32BDA4

Behr

Lagoon 520D-6

ΔE 4.7 · #3EB5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 4.9 · #34C2A7

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 5.3 · #5ECAAE

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 8 · #6ACABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 8.6 · #3FB2A8

Sherwin-Williams

Larchmere SW6752

ΔE 11.8 · #70BAA7

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 18.5 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 18.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19.1 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 21.7 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 27.7 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#46C2AD

#C2475C

Analogous

#47C270

#46C2AD

#4799C2

Triadic

#46C2AD

#AD47C2

#C2AD47

Split-Complementary

#46C2AD

#C24799

#C27047

Tetradic

#46C2AD

#7047C2

#C2475C

#99C247

Monochromatic

#1C544B

#2F8E7E

#46C2AD

#81D5C7

#BAE8E0

Rectangle

#46C2AD

#475CC2

#C2475C

#C2AD47

Compound

#46C2AD

#4799C2

#C2475C

#C27047

Variations

Lighter

#6CCEBE

#96D5CA

#C5E3DE

Darker

#32A28F

#217164

#12433B

Saturation

#729791

#47C2AD

#29E0C2

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#46C2AD

#A0A3B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46C2AD

#B4B4B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46C2AD

#52BDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Egyptian 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

#74BE9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46C2AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#61C3C1

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.

#A14151

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: #46C2AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #46C2AD;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian: #46C2AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian': '#46C2AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46C2AD] text-[#46C2AD]

SCSS

$egyptian: #46C2AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46C2AD?

#46C2AD is Egyptian, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #46C2AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian?

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

What colors pair well with Egyptian?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian?

The hex code is #46C2AD. In RGB it's 70, 194, 173, and in HSL it's 170°, 50%, 52%.

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