GREENS

Deep

#265557

RGB 38, 85, 87 · HSL 182°, 39%, 25% · CMYK 56, 2, 0, 66

Deep is #265557 in HEX — rgb(38, 85, 87), hsl(182°, 39%, 25%), cmyk(56%, 2%, 0%, 66%).

Deep pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 39%, 25%. 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#265557

RGB38, 85, 87

HSL182°, 39%, 25%

HSV182°, 56%, 34%

CMYK56, 2, 0, 66

Decimal2512215

CSS RGBrgb(38, 85, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 39%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 735

Exact match

Dulux

Hidden Waters S31C8

ΔE 1.4 · #225458

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

ΔE 1.5 · #2A5757

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Dream K-1251

ΔE 2.8 · #205258

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 4.1 · #285B62

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 4.3 · #315955

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 4.4 · #2A545C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 5.1 · #075158

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 6.1 · #376167

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 6.8 · #395255

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 11.1 · #025669

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 11.2 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.3 · #006673

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.9 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.3 · #214136

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.5 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#265557

#592927

Analogous

#275941

#265557

#273E59

Triadic

#265557

#592757

#575927

Split-Complementary

#265557

#59273E

#594127

Tetradic

#265557

#412759

#592927

#3E5927

Monochromatic

#081112

#102323

#265557

#3E8B8E

#5FB6B9

Rectangle

#265557

#292759

#592927

#575927

Compound

#265557

#273E59

#592927

#594127

Variations

Lighter

#3E8B8E

#66B0B2

#AACDCE

Darker

#1E4648

#143132

#0B1D1E

Saturation

#384747

#275759

#13696C

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

8.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#265557

#454958

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#265557

#4F4F57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#265557

#285553

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Deep 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

#5C6C5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#265557

Daylight 5500K

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

#497181

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.

#482524

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: #265557;

CSS — background

background-color: #265557;

CSS Variable

--color-deep: #265557;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep': '#265557' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#265557] text-[#265557]

SCSS

$deep: #265557;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #265557?

#265557 is Deep, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #265557 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep?

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

What colors pair well with Deep?

Deep 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 Deep?

You can download Deep 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 Deep?

The hex code is #265557. In RGB it's 38, 85, 87, and in HSL it's 182°, 39%, 25%.

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