GREENS

Ivy

#277B74

RGB 39, 123, 116 · HSL 175°, 52%, 32% · CMYK 68, 0, 6, 52

Ivy is #277B74 in HEX — rgb(39, 123, 116), hsl(175°, 52%, 32%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 6%, 52%).

Ivy pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 52%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#277B74

RGB39, 123, 116

HSL175°, 52%, 32%

HSV175°, 68%, 48%

CMYK68, 0, 6, 52

Decimal2587508

CSS RGBrgb(39, 123, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 52%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nero's Green S29E7

ΔE 3.7 · #31817E

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 3.9 · #007B75

Valspar

Stained Glass 5011-7

ΔE 3.9 · #007A73

PPG

Romantic Isle 1231-7

ΔE 4.1 · #007C75

Benjamin Moore

Intercoastal 672

ΔE 4.3 · #2F7673

Behr

Tealish S440-6

ΔE 4.8 · #3D7B71

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 4.9 · #1A7B7C

Vista Paint

Blue Winged Teal C-1402

ΔE 5.4 · #00827C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 5.4 · #00827C

Sherwin-Williams

Thermal Spring SW6761

ΔE 7 · #3B8C80

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 7.4 · #18887C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 7.5 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.2 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 11.4 · #009185

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 11.4 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.9 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

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

#277B74

#7C272E

Analogous

#277C4B

#277B74

#27597C

Triadic

#277B74

#75277C

#7C7527

Split-Complementary

#277B74

#7C2759

#7C4B27

Tetradic

#277B74

#4B277C

#7C272E

#597C27

Monochromatic

#061312

#15423E

#277B74

#3AB6AC

#6CD0C8

Rectangle

#277B74

#272E7C

#7C272E

#7C7527

Compound

#277B74

#27597C

#7C272E

#7C4B27

Variations

Lighter

#38B1A7

#69C5BD

#ACD8D5

Darker

#1E655F

#134742

#0A2A27

Saturation

#455E5C

#277C75

#149085

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#277B74

#636776

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#277B74

#727275

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#277B74

#2E7977

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ivy 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

#5D8972

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#277B74

Daylight 5500K

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

#4A8E96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#64272C

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: #277B74;

CSS — background

background-color: #277B74;

CSS Variable

--color-ivy: #277B74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivy': '#277B74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#277B74] text-[#277B74]

SCSS

$ivy: #277B74;

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#006D66 · ΔE 5.9

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#34816F · ΔE 6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #277B74?

#277B74 is Ivy, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #277B74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivy?

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

What colors pair well with Ivy?

Ivy 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 Ivy?

You can download Ivy 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 Ivy?

The hex code is #277B74. In RGB it's 39, 123, 116, and in HSL it's 175°, 52%, 32%.

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