GREENS

Buffett

#275E42

RGB 39, 94, 66 · HSL 149°, 41%, 26% · CMYK 59, 0, 30, 63

Buffett is #275E42 in HEX — rgb(39, 94, 66), hsl(149°, 41%, 26%), cmyk(59%, 0%, 30%, 63%).

Buffett pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 41%, 26%. 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#275E42

RGB39, 94, 66

HSL149°, 41%, 26%

HSV149°, 59%, 37%

CMYK59, 0, 30, 63

Decimal2580034

CSS RGBrgb(39, 94, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 41%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

Exact match

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 4.1 · #35664B

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 4.2 · #236649

Behr

Rainforest M440-7

ΔE 4.3 · #33624A

Dulux

Rousseau Green S26D9

ΔE 4.6 · #175842

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 5.2 · #20603D

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 5.2 · #155843

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 5.4 · #286A4C

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 5.5 · #205134

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 5.9 · #015B41

Vista Paint

Glory Green K-1253

ΔE 6.9 · #386651

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 8.8 · #1A5445

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 9.5 · #356253

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 20.6 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 22.1 · #686A47

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

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

#275E42

#5D2743

Analogous

#285D27

#275E42

#275D5D

Triadic

#275E42

#41275D

#5D4127

Split-Complementary

#275E42

#5D275D

#5D2728

Tetradic

#275E42

#27285D

#5D2743

#5D5D27

Monochromatic

#08120D

#11281C

#275E42

#3E9367

#61BD8D

Rectangle

#275E42

#27435D

#5D2743

#5D4127

Compound

#275E42

#275D5D

#5D2743

#5D2728

Variations

Lighter

#3D9367

#66B58C

#AAD0BC

Darker

#1E4C34

#143524

#0B1F15

Saturation

#3A4A42

#275D41

#147141

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

7.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#275E42

#504E44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#275E42

#575746

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#275E42

#2E595A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Buffett 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

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How it looks under different light

#5D734D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#275E42

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A7871

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#4C2539

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: #275E42;

CSS — background

background-color: #275E42;

CSS Variable

--color-buffett: #275E42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buffett': '#275E42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#275E42] text-[#275E42]

SCSS

$buffett: #275E42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #275E42?

#275E42 is Buffett, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #275E42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buffett?

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

What colors pair well with Buffett?

Buffett 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 Buffett?

You can download Buffett 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 Buffett?

The hex code is #275E42. In RGB it's 39, 94, 66, and in HSL it's 149°, 41%, 26%.

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