GREENS

Intense Jade

#68C89D

RGB 104, 200, 157 · HSL 153°, 47%, 60% · CMYK 48, 0, 21, 22

Intense Jade is #68C89D in HEX — rgb(104, 200, 157), hsl(153°, 47%, 60%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 21%, 22%).

Intense Jade pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 47%, 60%. 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#68C89D

RGB104, 200, 157

HSL153°, 47%, 60%

HSV153°, 48%, 78%

CMYK48, 0, 21, 22

Decimal6867101

CSS RGBrgb(104, 200, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 47%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Spearmint Burst 6003-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #67C294

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 3.7 · #75C89E

Dulux

Diroset S26H5

ΔE 3.8 · #5ACAA0

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 4.4 · #79D0A7

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside 579

ΔE 4.9 · #76C9A3

Behr

Summer Dragonfly M440-4

ΔE 5.1 · #7DCDA2

Vista Paint

Blue Green Scene C-715

ΔE 5.8 · #59B88D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 6.2 · #56B78F

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 7.8 · #5CCD97

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 10.9 · #57AA80

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 11.5 · #95D3A3

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 17.5 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.2 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 20.6 · #96BB9F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 21.1 · #89AC76

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 21.5 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#68C89D

#C96994

Analogous

#69C96E

#68C89D

#69C4C9

Triadic

#68C89D

#9E69C9

#C99E69

Split-Complementary

#68C89D

#C969C4

#C96E69

Tetradic

#68C89D

#6E69C9

#C96994

#C4C969

Monochromatic

#297050

#3DA978

#68C89D

#A1DDC2

#DAF1E7

Rectangle

#68C89D

#6994C9

#C96994

#C99E69

Compound

#68C89D

#69C4C9

#C96994

#C96E69

Variations

Lighter

#87D4B1

#A9DAC4

#D0E7DC

Darker

#3EB780

#298059

#164B34

Saturation

#8BA79A

#69C99E

#4EE4A0

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#68C89D

#AEABA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68C89D

#BCBCA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68C89D

#73C1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Intense Jade 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

#8DC391

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68C89D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BC8B5

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.

#B4507D

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: #68C89D;

CSS — background

background-color: #68C89D;

CSS Variable

--color-intense-jade: #68C89D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intense-jade': '#68C89D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68C89D] text-[#68C89D]

SCSS

$intense-jade: #68C89D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68C89D?

#68C89D is Intense Jade, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #68C89D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intense Jade?

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

What colors pair well with Intense Jade?

Intense Jade 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 Intense Jade?

You can download Intense Jade 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 Intense Jade?

The hex code is #68C89D. In RGB it's 104, 200, 157, and in HSL it's 153°, 47%, 60%.

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