GREENS

Kōrainando Green

#203838

RGB 32, 56, 56 · HSL 180°, 27%, 17% · CMYK 43, 0, 0, 78

Kōrainando Green is #203838 in HEX — rgb(32, 56, 56), hsl(180°, 27%, 17%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 0%, 78%).

Kōrainando Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 27%, 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#203838

RGB32, 56, 56

HSL180°, 27%, 17%

HSV180°, 43%, 22%

CMYK43, 0, 0, 78

Decimal2111544

CSS RGBrgb(32, 56, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 27%, 17%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cruel Sea S29A9

ΔE 1.1 · #213738

RAL

Pearl Opal Green 6036

ΔE 2.1 · #193737

Sherwin-Williams

Cascades SW7623

ΔE 2.8 · #273E3E

Behr

Black Sable 730F-7

ΔE 4.1 · #2A4042

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 4.5 · #264243

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 2049-10

ΔE 4.5 · #284144

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 4.9 · #294344

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 7.8 · #384543

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 8 · #313536

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 8.8 · #214136

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 9.3 · #3D4645

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 9.6 · #383938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 10.3 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 10.5 · #302F2F

Valspar

Nocturnal Green 5011-1

ΔE 10.8 · #414647

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 11 · #3B3938

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

#203838

#372020

Analogous

#20372B

#203838

#202B37

Triadic

#203838

#372037

#373720

Split-Complementary

#203838

#37202B

#372B20

Tetradic

#203838

#2B2037

#372020

#2B3720

Monochromatic

#091010

#203838

#3C6868

#579898

Rectangle

#203838

#202037

#372020

#373720

Compound

#203838

#202B37

#372020

#372B20

Variations

Lighter

#3F6D6D

#639D9D

#A7C3C3

Darker

#192D2D

#111F1F

#0A1212

Saturation

#282F2F

#203737

#104747

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

12.47:1

AAA

vs Black

1.68:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#203838

#2F3139

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#203838

#353538

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#203838

#213837

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kōrainando Green 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

#575745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#203838

Daylight 5500K

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

#455C69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#392222

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: #203838;

CSS — background

background-color: #203838;

CSS Variable

--color-kōrainando-green: #203838;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kōrainando-green': '#203838' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#203838] text-[#203838]

SCSS

$kōrainando-green: #203838;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #203838?

#203838 is Kōrainando Green, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #203838 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kōrainando Green?

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

What colors pair well with Kōrainando Green?

Kōrainando Green 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 Kōrainando Green?

You can download Kōrainando Green 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 Kōrainando Green?

The hex code is #203838. In RGB it's 32, 56, 56, and in HSL it's 180°, 27%, 17%.

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