GREENS

Green Pea

#266242

RGB 38, 98, 66 · HSL 148°, 44%, 27% · CMYK 61, 0, 33, 62

Green Pea is #266242 in HEX — rgb(38, 98, 66), hsl(148°, 44%, 27%), cmyk(61%, 0%, 33%, 62%).

Green Pea pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 44%, 27%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#266242

RGB38, 98, 66

HSL148°, 44%, 27%

HSV148°, 61%, 38%

CMYK61, 0, 33, 62

Decimal2515522

CSS RGBrgb(38, 98, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 44%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 2.5 · #20603D

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 2.8 · #236649

Dulux

Fairway Green S25D9

ΔE 3.1 · #26623D

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 3.2 · #275E42

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 3.7 · #286A4C

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

ΔE 4.4 · #236843

Sherwin-Williams

Espalier SW6734

ΔE 4.5 · #2F5F3A

Valspar

Four-Leaf Clover 6011-6

ΔE 4.6 · #366A4C

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 6 · #015B41

Behr

Vine Leaf N400-7

ΔE 6 · #38613D

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 7.6 · #155843

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 10.3 · #006F49

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.7 · #4E795B

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 12.1 · #356253

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 17.7 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 22.9 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#266242

#632747

Analogous

#296327

#266242

#276361

Triadic

#266242

#432763

#634327

Split-Complementary

#266242

#612763

#632729

Tetradic

#266242

#272963

#632747

#636127

Monochromatic

#07120C

#112C1E

#266242

#3C9A68

#61C28E

Rectangle

#266242

#274763

#632747

#634327

Compound

#266242

#276361

#632747

#632729

Variations

Lighter

#3B9967

#66B98D

#AAD2BD

Darker

#1E5135

#143825

#0B2115

Saturation

#3C4E44

#276343

#137642

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

7.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#266242

#545044

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#266242

#5B5B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#266242

#2F5D5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Pea 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

#5C764D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#266242

Daylight 5500K

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

#497B71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#50253C

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: #266242;

CSS — background

background-color: #266242;

CSS Variable

--color-green-pea: #266242;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-pea': '#266242' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#266242] text-[#266242]

SCSS

$green-pea: #266242;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #266242?

#266242 is Green Pea, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #266242 warm or cool?

Green Pea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Pea?

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

What colors pair well with Green Pea?

Green Pea 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 Green Pea?

You can download Green Pea 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 Green Pea?

The hex code is #266242. In RGB it's 38, 98, 66, and in HSL it's 148°, 44%, 27%.

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