GREENS

Green

#2C8C8C

RGB 44, 140, 140 · HSL 180°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 69, 0, 0, 45

Green is #2C8C8C in HEX — rgb(44, 140, 140), hsl(180°, 52%, 36%), cmyk(69%, 0%, 0%, 45%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 52%, 36%. 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#2C8C8C

RGB44, 140, 140

HSL180°, 52%, 36%

HSV180°, 69%, 55%

CMYK69, 0, 0, 45

Decimal2919564

CSS RGBrgb(44, 140, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 0.7 · #2B8C8B

Dulux

Skyline S30G7

ΔE 3.5 · #0A8A8E

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 3.5 · #2B888D

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 3.5 · #108D8C

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 3.6 · #018A8B

PPG

Sea Fantasy 1234-6

ΔE 4.7 · #1A9597

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 4.7 · #008A87

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 4.8 · #01858B

Vista Paint

Aqua Marine K-201

ΔE 4.9 · #088E95

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 4.9 · #3A8483

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 6.9 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 8.4 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 9.8 · #009185

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 9.8 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.9 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 21.2 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#2C8C8C

#8C2C2C

Analogous

#2C8C5C

#2C8C8C

#2C5C8C

Triadic

#2C8C8C

#8C2C8C

#8C8C2C

Split-Complementary

#2C8C8C

#8C2C5C

#8C5C2C

Tetradic

#2C8C8C

#5C2C8C

#8C2C2C

#5C8C2C

Monochromatic

#071717

#1A5151

#2C8C8C

#41C3C3

#7BD5D5

Rectangle

#2C8C8C

#2C2C8C

#8C2C2C

#8C8C2C

Compound

#2C8C8C

#2C5C8C

#8C2C2C

#8C5C2C

Variations

Lighter

#3CBDBD

#72C8C8

#B1DBDB

Darker

#217272

#164F4F

#0C2F2F

Saturation

#4D6A6A

#2C8C8C

#16A2A2

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

4.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.24:1

Deuteranopia

#2C8C8C

#6F768E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C8C8C

#82828C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C8C8C

#328B88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#609684

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C8C8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E9BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDED

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.

#712C2C

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: #2C8C8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C8C8C;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #2C8C8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#2C8C8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C8C8C] text-[#2C8C8C]

SCSS

$green: #2C8C8C;

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#00898A · ΔE 3.7

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#008C87 · ΔE 5.7

Aruba Blue

#008B84 · ΔE 6.6

San Jose Blue

#2C9BA1 · ΔE 6.8

Blue Spa

#499EA1 · ΔE 7.6

In the Tropics

#3B98A2 · ΔE 7.8

Geddy Verdigris

#2E8B7E · ΔE 7.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C8C8C?

#2C8C8C is Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2C8C8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #2C8C8C. In RGB it's 44, 140, 140, and in HSL it's 180°, 52%, 36%.

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