GREENS

Emerald Wave

#4FB3A9

RGB 79, 179, 169 · HSL 174°, 40%, 51% · CMYK 56, 0, 6, 30

Emerald Wave is #4FB3A9 in HEX — rgb(79, 179, 169), hsl(174°, 40%, 51%), cmyk(56%, 0%, 6%, 30%).

Emerald Wave pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 40%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#4FB3A9

RGB79, 179, 169

HSL174°, 40%, 51%

HSV174°, 56%, 70%

CMYK56, 0, 6, 30

Decimal5223337

CSS RGBrgb(79, 179, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 40%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Emerald Wave S28F5

ΔE 1.8 · #4FB2A5

Behr

Teal Bayou 530D-6

ΔE 2.4 · #49B4AE

Vista Paint

Indian Necklace C-694

ΔE 2.7 · #43B2A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 2.9 · #3FB2A8

PPG

Artesian Well 1231-5

ΔE 4.1 · #5EB2AA

Valspar

Turquoise Tint 5006-10B

ΔE 4.5 · #3CB5B1

Benjamin Moore

Teal 663

ΔE 5.2 · #44BCB7

Kilz

Tropical Escape TB-56

ΔE 5.9 · #5CC1BC

Dunn-Edwards

Dragon Bay DE5725

ΔE 6.3 · #5DA99F

Sherwin-Williams

Rivulet SW6760

ΔE 7.5 · #61A89D

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 7.7 · #40B8A4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 15.4 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 16.2 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 21.9 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#4FB3A9

#B4505A

Analogous

#50B478

#4FB3A9

#508CB4

Triadic

#4FB3A9

#AA50B4

#B4AA50

Split-Complementary

#4FB3A9

#B4508C

#B47850

Tetradic

#4FB3A9

#7850B4

#B4505A

#8CB450

Monochromatic

#204B47

#378179

#4FB3A9

#86CBC4

#BBE2DE

Rectangle

#4FB3A9

#505AB4

#B4505A

#B4AA50

Compound

#4FB3A9

#508CB4

#B4505A

#B47850

Variations

Lighter

#73C3BB

#9BCEC8

#C7E0DD

Darker

#3C948B

#286761

#163D39

Saturation

#73918E

#50B4AA

#2BDAC8

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4FB3A9

#9599AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4FB3A9

#A7A7AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4FB3A9

#56B0AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Wave 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

#7BB39A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4FB3A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#68B8BE

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.

#944950

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: #4FB3A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #4FB3A9;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-wave: #4FB3A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-wave': '#4FB3A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4FB3A9] text-[#4FB3A9]

SCSS

$emerald-wave: #4FB3A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4FB3A9?

#4FB3A9 is Emerald Wave, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #4FB3A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Wave?

Emerald Wave 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 Emerald Wave?

You can download Emerald Wave 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 Emerald Wave?

The hex code is #4FB3A9. In RGB it's 79, 179, 169, and in HSL it's 174°, 40%, 51%.

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