GREENS

Hornblende Green

#234E4D

RGB 35, 78, 77 · HSL 179°, 38%, 22% · CMYK 55, 0, 1, 69

Hornblende Green is #234E4D in HEX — rgb(35, 78, 77), hsl(179°, 38%, 22%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 1%, 69%).

Hornblende Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 38%, 22%. 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#234E4D

RGB35, 78, 77

HSL179°, 38%, 22%

HSV179°, 55%, 31%

CMYK55, 0, 1, 69

Decimal2313805

CSS RGBrgb(35, 78, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 38%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Seagrass Green S30C9

ΔE 1.6 · #264F50

Benjamin Moore

Mallard 2053-10

ΔE 2.5 · #2A4F50

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 2.5 · #254A47

Vista Paint

Woodland Springs K-216

ΔE 3.7 · #204749

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

ΔE 3.8 · #2A5757

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 4.5 · #315753

PPG

Crystal Ball 1144-7

ΔE 5.6 · #365955

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Peacock SW0064

ΔE 6 · #014E4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 6.5 · #264243

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 7.2 · #395255

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 8.9 · #214136

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 9.8 · #1F3A3D

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.6 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 11.6 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 12.8 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 13.5 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#234E4D

#4D2323

Analogous

#234D37

#234E4D

#23394D

Triadic

#234E4D

#4D234D

#4D4D23

Split-Complementary

#234E4D

#4D2339

#4D3723

Tetradic

#234E4D

#37234D

#4D2323

#394D23

Monochromatic

#081211

#0B1918

#234E4D

#3A8281

#56B3B2

Rectangle

#234E4D

#23234D

#4D2323

#4D4D23

Compound

#234E4D

#23394D

#4D2323

#4D3723

Variations

Lighter

#3B8483

#61AEAD

#A7CCCB

Darker

#1B3F3E

#122C2B

#0A1A1A

Saturation

#323E3E

#234D4D

#115F5E

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

9.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#234E4D

#40434E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#234E4D

#49494D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#234E4D

#254D4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hornblende 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

#5A6755

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#234E4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#476C79

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#3F2021

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: #234E4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #234E4D;

CSS Variable

--color-hornblende-green: #234E4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hornblende-green': '#234E4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#234E4D] text-[#234E4D]

SCSS

$hornblende-green: #234E4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #234E4D?

#234E4D is Hornblende Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #234E4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hornblende Green?

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

What colors pair well with Hornblende Green?

Hornblende 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 Hornblende Green?

You can download Hornblende 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 Hornblende Green?

The hex code is #234E4D. In RGB it's 35, 78, 77, and in HSL it's 179°, 38%, 22%.

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