GREENS

Cascades

#273E3E

RGB 39, 62, 62 · HSL 180°, 23%, 20% · CMYK 37, 0, 0, 76

Cascades is #273E3E in HEX — rgb(39, 62, 62), hsl(180°, 23%, 20%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 0%, 76%).

Cascades pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 23%, 20%. 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#273E3E

RGB39, 62, 62

HSL180°, 23%, 20%

HSV180°, 37%, 24%

CMYK37, 0, 0, 76

Decimal2571838

CSS RGBrgb(39, 62, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 23%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cascades SW7623

Exact match

Dulux

Nessie S31A9

ΔE 1 · #274040

Behr

Black Sable 730F-7

ΔE 1.8 · #2A4042

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 2.3 · #264243

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 2.3 · #294344

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 2049-10

ΔE 2.4 · #284144

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 3 · #1F3A3D

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 5.4 · #384543

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 7.1 · #3D4645

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 8 · #3F4647

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 8.2 · #3C4348

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 8.5 · #214136

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 8.6 · #404E50

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.9 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 10.1 · #464C49

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 11 · #302F2F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#273E3E

#3F2727

Analogous

#273F33

#273E3E

#27333F

Triadic

#273E3E

#3F273F

#3F3F27

Split-Complementary

#273E3E

#3F2733

#3F3327

Tetradic

#273E3E

#33273F

#3F2727

#333F27

Monochromatic

#0A1010

#273E3E

#456E6E

#629D9D

Rectangle

#273E3E

#27273F

#3F2727

#3F3F27

Compound

#273E3E

#27333F

#3F2727

#3F3327

Variations

Lighter

#477171

#6D9D9D

#ACC3C3

Darker

#1F3333

#152323

#0C1515

Saturation

#2F3737

#273F3F

#145252

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

11.38:1

AAA

vs Black

1.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#273E3E

#35373F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#273E3E

#3B3B3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#273E3E

#283E3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cascades 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

#5D5B4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#273E3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A606E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#392222

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: #273E3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #273E3E;

CSS Variable

--color-cascades: #273E3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cascades': '#273E3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#273E3E] text-[#273E3E]

SCSS

$cascades: #273E3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #273E3E?

#273E3E is Cascades, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #273E3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cascades?

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

What colors pair well with Cascades?

Cascades 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 Cascades?

You can download Cascades 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 Cascades?

The hex code is #273E3E. In RGB it's 39, 62, 62, and in HSL it's 180°, 23%, 20%.

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