GREENS

Brazilian Green

#296D23

RGB 41, 109, 35 · HSL 115°, 51%, 28% · CMYK 62, 0, 68, 57

Brazilian Green is #296D23 in HEX — rgb(41, 109, 35), hsl(115°, 51%, 28%), cmyk(62%, 0%, 68%, 57%).

Brazilian Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 115°, 51%, 28%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#296D23
RGB41, 109, 35
HSL115°, 51%, 28%
HSV115°, 68%, 43%
CMYK62, 0, 68, 57
Decimal2714915
CSS RGBrgb(41, 109, 35)
CSS HSLhsl(115, 51%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Garden Cucumber M400-7

ΔE 5.2 · #3D7329

RAL

Emerald Green 6001

ΔE 6.2 · #287233

Vista Paint

Tingle C-731

ΔE 6.5 · #2C7C33

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 7 · #2B7B37

Benjamin Moore

Clover 2034-10

ΔE 8.5 · #217438

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 10.7 · #458642

Dulux

Basil S24E9

ΔE 11.1 · #3E783F

Dunn-Edwards

Charmed Green DEA129

ΔE 12 · #007F3A

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 12.7 · #358C3F

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 13.8 · #588C3A

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 13.8 · #238848

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18.6 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 20.5 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 20.9 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 23.6 · #007856

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 33.5 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#296D23
#66236C

Analogous

#4D6C23
#296D23
#236C41

Triadic

#296D23
#23296C
#6C2329

Split-Complementary

#296D23
#41236C
#6C234D

Tetradic

#296D23
#234D6C
#66236C
#6C4123

Monochromatic

#071306
#133210
#296D23
#3FA636
#66CB5D

Rectangle

#296D23
#236C66
#66236C
#6C2329

Compound

#296D23
#236C41
#66236C
#6C234D

Variations

Lighter

#3EA335
#69C161
#ACD6A8

Darker

#20581B
#153D11
#0C2409

Saturation

#3E523C
#296C23
#1A7D11

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

6.35:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#296D23
#605728

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#296D23
#656534

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#296D23
#366467

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Brazilian Green 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

#5E7E35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#296D23

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B835A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#532257

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

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: #296D23;
CSS — background 
background-color: #296D23;
CSS Variable 
--color-brazilian-green: #296D23;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'brazilian-green': '#296D23' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#296D23] text-[#296D23]
SCSS 
$brazilian-green: #296D23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #296D23?

#296D23 is Brazilian Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #296D23 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brazilian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Brazilian Green?

Brazilian Green 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 Brazilian Green?

You can download Brazilian Green 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 Brazilian Green?

The hex code is #296D23. In RGB it's 41, 109, 35, and in HSL it's 115°, 51%, 28%.

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