GREENS

Gangly Gremlin

#239D42

RGB 35, 157, 66 · HSL 135°, 64%, 38% · CMYK 78, 0, 58, 38

Gangly Gremlin is #239D42 in HEX — rgb(35, 157, 66), hsl(135°, 64%, 38%), cmyk(78%, 0%, 58%, 38%).

Gangly Gremlin pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 135°, 64%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#239D42

RGB35, 157, 66

HSL135°, 64%, 38%

HSV135°, 78%, 62%

CMYK78, 0, 58, 38

Decimal2334018

CSS RGBrgb(35, 157, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 64%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peppermint 2033-20

ΔE 2.9 · #01993D

Dunn-Edwards

Get Up and Go DE5636

ΔE 3.6 · #1A9D49

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 5.5 · #008F39

Behr

Treasure Isle 480B-6

ΔE 5.7 · #1EA43F

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 5.7 · #41A94F

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 7.1 · #2AA238

Dulux

Pastoral S24G9

ΔE 7.4 · #3B9743

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 9 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 9.8 · #54A84F

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 11.7 · #358C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 17 · #56A05B

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 19 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.9 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 26.4 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 34 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 42.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#239D42

#9F2380

Analogous

#429F23

#239D42

#239F80

Triadic

#239D42

#42239F

#9F4223

Split-Complementary

#239D42

#80239F

#9F2342

Tetradic

#239D42

#23429F

#9F2380

#9F8023

Monochromatic

#07210E

#156028

#239D42

#3AD461

#79E293

Rectangle

#239D42

#23809F

#9F2380

#9F4223

Compound

#239D42

#239F80

#9F2380

#9F2342

Variations

Lighter

#30D158

#6DD486

#AFE0BB

Darker

#198233

#105B23

#083614

Saturation

#4E7458

#239F42

#11B039

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#239D42

#877C48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#239D42

#919155

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#239D42

#3F9295

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gangly Gremlin 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

#5AA24D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#239D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#47A771

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE9

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.

#7F2669

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: #239D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #239D42;

CSS Variable

--color-gangly-gremlin: #239D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gangly-gremlin': '#239D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#239D42] text-[#239D42]

SCSS

$gangly-gremlin: #239D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #239D42?

#239D42 is Gangly Gremlin, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #239D42 warm or cool?

Gangly Gremlin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gangly Gremlin?

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

What colors pair well with Gangly Gremlin?

Gangly Gremlin 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 Gangly Gremlin?

You can download Gangly Gremlin 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 Gangly Gremlin?

The hex code is #239D42. In RGB it's 35, 157, 66, and in HSL it's 135°, 64%, 38%.

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