GREENS

Green Blue

#1F3438

RGB 31, 52, 56 · HSL 190°, 29%, 17% · CMYK 45, 7, 0, 78

Green Blue is #1F3438 in HEX — rgb(31, 52, 56), hsl(190°, 29%, 17%), cmyk(45%, 7%, 0%, 78%).

Green Blue pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 29%, 17%. 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#1F3438

RGB31, 52, 56

HSL190°, 29%, 17%

HSV190°, 45%, 22%

CMYK45, 7, 0, 78

Decimal2044984

CSS RGBrgb(31, 52, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 29%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Green Blue 5001

Exact match

Dulux

Cruel Sea S29A9

ΔE 2.5 · #213738

Sherwin-Williams

Dark Night SW6237

ΔE 2.8 · #23383F

Behr

Night Shade 740F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #243A41

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 2049-10

ΔE 5.8 · #284144

Vista Paint

Puerto Deseado K-160

ΔE 6.1 · #303D44

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 6.6 · #264243

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.1 · #313536

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 9.3 · #384543

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 9.3 · #383938

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 9.3 · #302F2F

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.7 · #383737

PPG

Midnight Hour 1038-7

ΔE 10.3 · #3B484F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 10.6 · #3B3938

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 10.6 · #3F4043

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.3 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#1F3438

#38231F

Analogous

#1F3830

#1F3438

#1F2738

Triadic

#1F3438

#381F34

#34381F

Split-Complementary

#1F3438

#381F27

#38301F

Tetradic

#1F3438

#301F38

#38231F

#27381F

Monochromatic

#090F10

#1F3438

#3A6169

#558F9B

Rectangle

#1F3438

#231F38

#38231F

#34381F

Compound

#1F3438

#1F2738

#38231F

#38301F

Variations

Lighter

#3D666F

#61959F

#A6BFC4

Darker

#182A2D

#101D1F

#091112

Saturation

#282E2F

#1F3438

#0F3E47

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

13.07:1

AAA

vs Black

1.61:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1F3438

#2C2E39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1F3438

#313137

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1F3438

#1F3433

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Blue 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

#575445

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1F3438

Daylight 5500K

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

#445969

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#392622

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #1F3438;

CSS — background

background-color: #1F3438;

CSS Variable

--color-green-blue: #1F3438;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-blue': '#1F3438' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1F3438] text-[#1F3438]

SCSS

$green-blue: #1F3438;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1F3438?

#1F3438 is Green Blue, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #1F3438 warm or cool?

Green Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Green Blue?

Green Blue 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 Green Blue?

You can download Green Blue 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 Green Blue?

The hex code is #1F3438. In RGB it's 31, 52, 56, and in HSL it's 190°, 29%, 17%.

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