GREENS

Emerald Shimmer

#78944A

RGB 120, 148, 74 · HSL 83°, 33%, 44% · CMYK 19, 0, 50, 42

Emerald Shimmer is #78944A in HEX — rgb(120, 148, 74), hsl(83°, 33%, 44%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 50%, 42%).

Emerald Shimmer pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 33%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#78944A

RGB120, 148, 74

HSL83°, 33%, 44%

HSV83°, 50%, 58%

CMYK19, 0, 50, 42

Decimal7902282

CSS RGBrgb(120, 148, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 33%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yogi S360-5

ΔE 2 · #7C9950

Valspar

Tropical Foliage 6002-6C

ΔE 3.4 · #819C54

Vista Paint

Baby Sprout K-1259

ΔE 4 · #6C8B44

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 4.3 · #6F8A45

Dulux

Leek S21F7

ΔE 4.7 · #7C9C58

Dunn-Edwards

Peas in a Pod DE5586

ΔE 8 · #7B9459

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 8.7 · #7A973B

Sherwin-Williams

Gecko SW6719

ΔE 9.3 · #7A8833

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 9.3 · #909853

Benjamin Moore

Green CSP-870

ΔE 9.6 · #8EAE62

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 10 · #93AB67

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 12.7 · #999950

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 16.3 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 16.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 17.5 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 19.6 · #998F5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#78944A

#684B95

Analogous

#958D4B

#78944A

#54954B

Triadic

#78944A

#4B7995

#954B79

Split-Complementary

#78944A

#4B5495

#8D4B95

Tetradic

#78944A

#4B958D

#684B95

#954B54

Monochromatic

#262F18

#506232

#78944A

#9FB974

#C2D3A7

Rectangle

#78944A

#4B9568

#684B95

#954B79

Compound

#78944A

#54954B

#684B95

#8D4B95

Variations

Lighter

#96B267

#AFC191

#D0D9C1

Darker

#61793B

#435427

#273216

Saturation

#737B65

#79954B

#82BB26

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#78944A

#91864D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78944A

#909058

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78944A

#7E8B8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Shimmer 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

#999C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78944A

Daylight 5500K

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

#87A177

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#59457A

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #78944A;

CSS — background

background-color: #78944A;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-shimmer: #78944A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-shimmer': '#78944A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78944A] text-[#78944A]

SCSS

$emerald-shimmer: #78944A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78944A?

#78944A is Emerald Shimmer, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #78944A warm or cool?

Emerald Shimmer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Emerald Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Shimmer?

Emerald Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

You can download Emerald Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

The hex code is #78944A. In RGB it's 120, 148, 74, and in HSL it's 83°, 33%, 44%.

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