GREENS

English Holly

#274234

RGB 39, 66, 52 · HSL 149°, 26%, 21% · CMYK 41, 0, 21, 74

English Holly is #274234 in HEX — rgb(39, 66, 52), hsl(149°, 26%, 21%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 21%, 74%).

English Holly pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 26%, 21%. 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#274234
RGB39, 66, 52
HSL149°, 26%, 21%
HSV149°, 41%, 26%
CMYK41, 0, 21, 74
Decimal2572852
CSS RGBrgb(39, 66, 52)
CSS HSLhsl(149, 26%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 2.5 · #214136

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 2.7 · #2F4538

Dulux

Government Green S26A9

ΔE 3.8 · #32493C

Behr

Deep Forest BXC-12

ΔE 4.3 · #304230

Benjamin Moore

Hunter 2041-10

ΔE 4.5 · #2B463E

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 6.2 · #2A4F43

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 8.3 · #254A47

PPG

Black Spruce 1137-7

ΔE 8.5 · #395648

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 8.7 · #39544B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.2 · #415448

Vista Paint

Country Meadow K-256

ΔE 9.3 · #174E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 10 · #264243

Valspar

Favorite Green 5011-4

ΔE 10.9 · #365952

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 13.3 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 13.8 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 15.6 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

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

#274234
#432836

Analogous

#284328
#274234
#284343

Triadic

#274234
#352843
#433528

Split-Complementary

#274234
#432843
#432828

Tetradic

#274234
#282843
#432836
#434328

Monochromatic

#09100D
#0B130F
#274234
#44745B
#62A381

Rectangle

#274234
#283643
#432836
#433528

Compound

#274234
#284343
#432836
#432828

Variations

Lighter

#45765D
#6BA185
#ACC5B8

Darker

#1F372A
#15261D
#0C1611

Saturation

#313A35
#284335
#145734

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)

Aa

vs White

10.97:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#274234
#3A3935

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#274234
#3E3E36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#274234
#2A4040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

English Holly 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

#5D5E42

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#274234

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A6366

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#39222E

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

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: #274234;
CSS — background 
background-color: #274234;
CSS Variable 
--color-english-holly: #274234;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'english-holly': '#274234' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#274234] text-[#274234]
SCSS 
$english-holly: #274234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #274234?

#274234 is English Holly, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #274234 warm or cool?

English Holly reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with English Holly?

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

What colors pair well with English Holly?

English Holly 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 English Holly?

You can download English Holly 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 English Holly?

The hex code is #274234. In RGB it's 39, 66, 52, and in HSL it's 149°, 26%, 21%.

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