GREENS

Iridescent Green

#48C072

RGB 72, 192, 114 · HSL 141°, 49%, 52% · CMYK 63, 0, 41, 25

Iridescent Green is #48C072 in HEX — rgb(72, 192, 114), hsl(141°, 49%, 52%), cmyk(63%, 0%, 41%, 25%).

Iridescent Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 49%, 52%. 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#48C072

RGB72, 192, 114

HSL141°, 49%, 52%

HSV141°, 63%, 75%

CMYK63, 0, 41, 25

Decimal4767858

CSS RGBrgb(72, 192, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(141, 49%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Scotch Lassie 480D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #58C271

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 4.2 · #3BB76F

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 7.2 · #41B45C

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 8.5 · #6BC271

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 10.3 · #48A759

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 10.5 · #32AB51

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 10.6 · #69C365

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 13.8 · #52A84C

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 16.1 · #7AB96E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 16.3 · #56A05B

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 19.1 · #008F39

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 19.1 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 19.7 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 27.3 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 31.2 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 36.7 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#48C072

#C14997

Analogous

#5BC149

#48C072

#49C1AF

Triadic

#48C072

#7349C1

#C17349

Split-Complementary

#48C072

#AF49C1

#C1495B

Tetradic

#48C072

#495BC1

#C14997

#C1AF49

Monochromatic

#1D5430

#308D50

#48C072

#82D49E

#BBE8CA

Rectangle

#48C072

#4997C1

#C14997

#C17349

Compound

#48C072

#49C1AF

#C14997

#C1495B

Variations

Lighter

#6DCD8F

#97D4AC

#C5E3D0

Darker

#34A15A

#22703D

#134223

Saturation

#73977F

#49C173

#29E069

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#48C072

#A69D76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#48C072

#B3B380

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#48C072

#5CB5B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Iridescent 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

#75BD71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#48C072

Daylight 5500K

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

#63C295

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.

#A0427F

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: #48C072;

CSS — background

background-color: #48C072;

CSS Variable

--color-iridescent-green: #48C072;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iridescent-green': '#48C072' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#48C072] text-[#48C072]

SCSS

$iridescent-green: #48C072;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48C072?

#48C072 is Iridescent Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #48C072 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iridescent Green?

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

What colors pair well with Iridescent Green?

Iridescent 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 Iridescent Green?

You can download Iridescent 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 Iridescent Green?

The hex code is #48C072. In RGB it's 72, 192, 114, and in HSL it's 141°, 49%, 52%.

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