GREENS

Elm

#297B76

RGB 41, 123, 118 · HSL 176°, 50%, 32% · CMYK 67, 0, 4, 52

Elm is #297B76 in HEX — rgb(41, 123, 118), hsl(176°, 50%, 32%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 4%, 52%).

Elm pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 50%, 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#297B76

RGB41, 123, 118

HSL176°, 50%, 32%

HSV176°, 67%, 48%

CMYK67, 0, 4, 52

Decimal2718582

CSS RGBrgb(41, 123, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 50%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nero's Green S29E7

ΔE 2.8 · #31817E

Benjamin Moore

Intercoastal 672

ΔE 3.2 · #2F7673

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 3.8 · #1A7B7C

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 4.5 · #007B75

Vista Paint

Atmosphere C-688

ΔE 4.7 · #3C8381

Valspar

Stained Glass 5011-7

ΔE 4.7 · #007A73

Behr

Tealish S440-6

ΔE 4.8 · #3D7B71

PPG

Romantic Isle 1231-7

ΔE 4.9 · #007C75

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 5 · #3A8483

Sherwin-Williams

Maxi Teal SW6769

ΔE 6.3 · #017478

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 7 · #497E76

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 8.3 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 8.9 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10 · #317983

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 12.2 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 16.1 · #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

#297B76

#7A292E

Analogous

#297A4C

#297B76

#29577A

Triadic

#297B76

#75297A

#7A7529

Split-Complementary

#297B76

#7A2957

#7A4C29

Tetradic

#297B76

#4C297A

#7A292E

#577A29

Monochromatic

#061312

#16413E

#297B76

#3CB4AC

#6ECFC8

Rectangle

#297B76

#292E7A

#7A292E

#7A7529

Compound

#297B76

#29577A

#7A292E

#7A4C29

Variations

Lighter

#3AAEA7

#6BC3BD

#ADD8D5

Darker

#1F645F

#144642

#0B2927

Saturation

#455E5C

#297A75

#148F87

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#297B76

#636778

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#297B76

#727277

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#297B76

#2F7978

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Elm 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

#5E8974

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#297B76

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B8E98

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#63282C

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: #297B76;

CSS — background

background-color: #297B76;

CSS Variable

--color-elm: #297B76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elm': '#297B76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#297B76] text-[#297B76]

SCSS

$elm: #297B76;

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#2E7572 · ΔE 3.5

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#00706C · ΔE 5.2

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#23777B · ΔE 5.7

Teal Ocean

#29777B · ΔE 6.0

Highlands Green

#3B7E6F · ΔE 6.4

Juniper

#006D66 · ΔE 6.4

Casco Bay

#306E6D · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #297B76?

#297B76 is Elm, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #297B76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elm?

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

What colors pair well with Elm?

Elm 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 Elm?

You can download Elm 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 Elm?

The hex code is #297B76. In RGB it's 41, 123, 118, and in HSL it's 176°, 50%, 32%.

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