GREENS

Gem Silica

#73C4A4

RGB 115, 196, 164 · HSL 156°, 41%, 61% · CMYK 41, 0, 16, 23

Gem Silica is #73C4A4 in HEX — rgb(115, 196, 164), hsl(156°, 41%, 61%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 16%, 23%).

Gem Silica pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 41%, 61%. 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#73C4A4

RGB115, 196, 164

HSL156°, 41%, 61%

HSV156°, 41%, 77%

CMYK41, 0, 16, 23

Decimal7586980

CSS RGBrgb(115, 196, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 41%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosamilia 592

ΔE 2.8 · #67C0A1

Dulux

Puppeteers S26G4

ΔE 3.7 · #79CDB0

Valspar

Lavish Green 6002-10A

ΔE 3.7 · #73CDAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 4 · #82CDAD

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 4.3 · #83CEAC

Dunn-Edwards

Arboretum DE5690

ΔE 4.7 · #70BA9F

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 5 · #80C4A9

Behr

Farmers Market MQ6-41

ΔE 5.4 · #6FB696

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 5.6 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 7.9 · #8AC1A1

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 9.3 · #6ACABA

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 11.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 14.3 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 14.4 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 16.6 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17.7 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#73C4A4

#C47393

Analogous

#73C47B

#73C4A4

#73BCC4

Triadic

#73C4A4

#A473C4

#C4A473

Split-Complementary

#73C4A4

#C473BC

#C47B73

Tetradic

#73C4A4

#7B73C4

#C47393

#BCC473

Monochromatic

#2F6F56

#45A57F

#73C4A4

#A9DBC7

#DFF1EA

Rectangle

#73C4A4

#7393C4

#C47393

#C4A473

Compound

#73C4A4

#73BCC4

#C47393

#C47B73

Variations

Lighter

#8FD0B6

#AFD8C7

#D2E6DE

Darker

#47B287

#2F7C5D

#1A4936

Saturation

#8FA89E

#73C4A4

#55E2AA

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73C4A4

#ADABA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73C4A4

#B9B9A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73C4A4

#7BBEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gem Silica 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

#96C096

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73C4A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#83C5BA

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.

#AF597C

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: #73C4A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #73C4A4;

CSS Variable

--color-gem-silica: #73C4A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gem-silica': '#73C4A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73C4A4] text-[#73C4A4]

SCSS

$gem-silica: #73C4A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73C4A4?

#73C4A4 is Gem Silica, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #73C4A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gem Silica?

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

What colors pair well with Gem Silica?

Gem Silica 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 Gem Silica?

You can download Gem Silica 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 Gem Silica?

The hex code is #73C4A4. In RGB it's 115, 196, 164, and in HSL it's 156°, 41%, 61%.

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