GREENS

Dark

#265B5F

RGB 38, 91, 95 · HSL 184°, 43%, 26% · CMYK 60, 4, 0, 63

Dark is #265B5F in HEX — rgb(38, 91, 95), hsl(184°, 43%, 26%), cmyk(60%, 4%, 0%, 63%).

Dark pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 43%, 26%. 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#265B5F

RGB38, 91, 95

HSL184°, 43%, 26%

HSV184°, 60%, 37%

CMYK60, 4, 0, 63

Decimal2513759

CSS RGBrgb(38, 91, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 43%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2053-20

Exact match

Dulux

Inner Space S31B7

ΔE 1.5 · #285D5F

Vista Paint

Turquoise Ocean K-1250

ΔE 2 · #245A61

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 2.1 · #285B62

Behr

Ocean Abyss MQ6-1

ΔE 3.2 · #29565C

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 4.4 · #155E60

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 4.5 · #376167

Dunn-Edwards

After the Storm DE5769

ΔE 4.9 · #33616A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Period 690

ΔE 5.3 · #075158

Kilz

Tempest RE290-01

ΔE 7.4 · #3A6C73

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 8.6 · #006673

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 9.7 · #256D7B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 12.4 · #3D4E57

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#265B5F

#5F2A26

Analogous

#265F46

#265B5F

#263E5F

Triadic

#265B5F

#5F265B

#5B5F26

Split-Complementary

#265B5F

#5F263E

#5F4626

Tetradic

#265B5F

#46265F

#5F2A26

#3E5F26

Monochromatic

#071212

#102728

#265B5F

#3C9096

#5FB9BF

Rectangle

#265B5F

#2A265F

#5F2A26

#5B5F26

Compound

#265B5F

#263E5F

#5F2A26

#5F4626

Variations

Lighter

#3B8F95

#64B2B7

#A9CED1

Darker

#1D4A4D

#133336

#0B1E20

Saturation

#3A4A4B

#265B5F

#136B72

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

7.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#265B5F

#494E60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#265B5F

#55555E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#265B5F

#285B59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dark 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

#5C7162

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#265B5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#497687

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.

#4D2724

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: #265B5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #265B5F;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #265B5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#265B5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#265B5F] text-[#265B5F]

SCSS

$dark: #265B5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #265B5F?

#265B5F is Dark, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #265B5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

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

What colors pair well with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #265B5F. In RGB it's 38, 91, 95, and in HSL it's 184°, 43%, 26%.

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