GREENS

Kākāriki Green

#298256

RGB 41, 130, 86 · HSL 150°, 52%, 34% · CMYK 68, 0, 34, 49

Kākāriki Green is #298256 in HEX — rgb(41, 130, 86), hsl(150°, 52%, 34%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 34%, 49%).

Kākāriki Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 52%, 34%. 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#298256

RGB41, 130, 86

HSL150°, 52%, 34%

HSV150°, 68%, 51%

CMYK68, 0, 34, 49

Decimal2720342

CSS RGBrgb(41, 130, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 52%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nile 2035-30

ΔE 2.7 · #358455

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 3.1 · #348A5D

Dulux

Canadian Pine S25D8

ΔE 3.6 · #2E7B4F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 3.7 · #128458

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

ΔE 4.1 · #2C8B5B

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Beauty DE5685

ΔE 5 · #007F59

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 6.3 · #2B834C

Vista Paint

Aquadazzle C-717

ΔE 6.8 · #00724B

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.9 · #007856

PPG

Ivy League 1228-7

ΔE 7.2 · #007958

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 7.9 · #006F49

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 9.3 · #317F43

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 9.8 · #1E6A43

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 11.5 · #12775E

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 13.1 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 25.8 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#298256

#842A57

Analogous

#2A842A

#298256

#2A8484

Triadic

#298256

#572A84

#84572A

Split-Complementary

#298256

#842A84

#842A2A

Tetradic

#298256

#2A2A84

#842A57

#84842A

Monochromatic

#06130D

#174A30

#298256

#3CBE7D

#73D3A3

Rectangle

#298256

#2A5784

#842A57

#84572A

Compound

#298256

#2A8484

#842A57

#842A2A

Variations

Lighter

#3AB778

#6DC79A

#AFDAC4

Darker

#1F6B45

#144B30

#0B2C1C

Saturation

#496457

#2A8457

#159957

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

4.75:1

vs Black

4.42:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#298256

#6E6A59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#298256

#78785D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#298256

#377B7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kākāriki 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

#5E8E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#298256

Daylight 5500K

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

#4B9380

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#6A294A

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: #298256;

CSS — background

background-color: #298256;

CSS Variable

--color-kākāriki-green: #298256;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kākāriki-green': '#298256' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#298256] text-[#298256]

SCSS

$kākāriki-green: #298256;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #298256?

#298256 is Kākāriki Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #298256 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kākāriki Green?

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

What colors pair well with Kākāriki Green?

Kākāriki 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 Kākāriki Green?

You can download Kākāriki 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 Kākāriki Green?

The hex code is #298256. In RGB it's 41, 130, 86, and in HSL it's 150°, 52%, 34%.

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