GREENS

New Meadow

#48C09B

RGB 72, 192, 155 · HSL 162°, 49%, 52% · CMYK 63, 0, 19, 25

New Meadow is #48C09B in HEX — rgb(72, 192, 155), hsl(162°, 49%, 52%), cmyk(63%, 0%, 19%, 25%).

New Meadow pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 49%, 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#48C09B

RGB72, 192, 155

HSL162°, 49%, 52%

HSV162°, 63%, 75%

CMYK63, 0, 19, 25

Decimal4767899

CSS RGBrgb(72, 192, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 49%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aquatic Green 510D-6

ΔE 1 · #45C19B

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #4EC19D

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 2.2 · #49C49C

Dulux

First Post S27H6

ΔE 3.8 · #2FBD9C

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 4.1 · #38C6A1

Benjamin Moore

Monmouth 2038-40

ΔE 5.3 · #5CC3A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 5.7 · #56B78F

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 6.4 · #1DB394

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9.6 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 11.1 · #57AA80

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 14.8 · #6ACABA

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 20.9 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 21.4 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 22.8 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 23.9 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 25.1 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#48C09B

#C1496D

Analogous

#49C161

#48C09B

#49A9C1

Triadic

#48C09B

#9D49C1

#C19D49

Split-Complementary

#48C09B

#C149A9

#C16149

Tetradic

#48C09B

#6149C1

#C1496D

#A9C149

Monochromatic

#1D5443

#308D71

#48C09B

#82D4BB

#BBE8DA

Rectangle

#48C09B

#496DC1

#C1496D

#C19D49

Compound

#48C09B

#49A9C1

#C1496D

#C16149

Variations

Lighter

#6DCDB0

#97D4C2

#C5E3DA

Darker

#34A180

#227059

#134234

Saturation

#73978C

#49C19D

#29E0A9

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#48C09B

#A1A09E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#48C09B

#B3B3A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#48C09B

#57B9B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

New Meadow 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

#75BD8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#48C09B

Daylight 5500K

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

#63C2B4

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A0425E

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: #48C09B;

CSS — background

background-color: #48C09B;

CSS Variable

--color-new-meadow: #48C09B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-meadow': '#48C09B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#48C09B] text-[#48C09B]

SCSS

$new-meadow: #48C09B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48C09B?

#48C09B is New Meadow, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #48C09B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Meadow?

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

What colors pair well with New Meadow?

New Meadow 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 New Meadow?

You can download New Meadow 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 New Meadow?

The hex code is #48C09B. In RGB it's 72, 192, 155, and in HSL it's 162°, 49%, 52%.

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