GREENS

Frosted Emerald

#78B185

RGB 120, 177, 133 · HSL 134°, 27%, 58% · CMYK 32, 0, 25, 31

Frosted Emerald is #78B185 in HEX — rgb(120, 177, 133), hsl(134°, 27%, 58%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 25%, 31%).

Frosted Emerald pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 27%, 58%. 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#78B185

RGB120, 177, 133

HSL134°, 27%, 58%

HSV134°, 32%, 69%

CMYK32, 0, 25, 31

Decimal7909765

CSS RGBrgb(120, 177, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 27%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Frosted Emerald SW9035

Exact match

Vista Paint

Goddess Green C-722

ΔE 1.6 · #79AE82

Dulux

Irish Hedge S24F5

ΔE 1.8 · #7CB384

Hallman-Lindsay

Goddess Green 723

ΔE 1.8 · #76AD83

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #81B589

Dunn-Edwards

Verde DE5627

ΔE 2.8 · #7FB383

Benjamin Moore

Stokes 2035-40

ΔE 3.5 · #72AE88

Behr

Australian Jade S420-4

ΔE 4.7 · #7ABB93

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 4.8 · #83AE82

PPG

Elf Shoe 1226-5

ΔE 5.2 · #68B082

Valspar

Tossed Salad 6002-8A

ΔE 6 · #86BF8C

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.3 · #89AC76

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 10.6 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 11.4 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 11.4 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 12.9 · #96BB9F

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#78B185

#B177A3

Analogous

#86B177

#78B185

#77B1A1

Triadic

#78B185

#8477B1

#B18477

Split-Complementary

#78B185

#A177B1

#B17786

Tetradic

#78B185

#7786B1

#B177A3

#B1A177

Monochromatic

#345B3D

#508B5E

#78B185

#A8CDB0

#D8E9DC

Rectangle

#78B185

#77A3B1

#B177A3

#B18477

Compound

#78B185

#77B1A1

#B177A3

#B17786

Variations

Lighter

#92C09D

#B0CDB7

#D2E1D6

Darker

#559864

#396A44

#213E27

Saturation

#8B9D8F

#77B184

#50D870

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#78B185

#A29D87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78B185

#A9A98C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78B185

#7FAAAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frosted Emerald 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

#99B17F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78B185

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B6A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#9D5E8E

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: #78B185;

CSS — background

background-color: #78B185;

CSS Variable

--color-frosted-emerald: #78B185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frosted-emerald': '#78B185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78B185] text-[#78B185]

SCSS

$frosted-emerald: #78B185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78B185?

#78B185 is Frosted Emerald, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #78B185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frosted Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Frosted Emerald?

Frosted Emerald 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 Frosted Emerald?

You can download Frosted Emerald 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 Frosted Emerald?

The hex code is #78B185. In RGB it's 120, 177, 133, and in HSL it's 134°, 27%, 58%.

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