GREENS

Liquorice Green

#2A4041

RGB 42, 64, 65 · HSL 183°, 21%, 21% · CMYK 35, 2, 0, 75

Liquorice Green is #2A4041 in HEX — rgb(42, 64, 65), hsl(183°, 21%, 21%), cmyk(35%, 2%, 0%, 75%).

Liquorice Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 21%, 21%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2A4041
RGB42, 64, 65
HSL183°, 21%, 21%
HSV183°, 35%, 25%
CMYK35, 2, 0, 75
Decimal2768961
CSS RGBrgb(42, 64, 65)
CSS HSLhsl(183, 21%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Licorice Green S30A9

ΔE 0.4 · #294041

Behr

Black Sable 730F-7

ΔE 0.7 · #2A4042

Sherwin-Williams

Cascades SW7623

ΔE 1.3 · #273E3E

Benjamin Moore

Pacific 2049-10

ΔE 1.6 · #284144

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 1.7 · #294344

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 2.1 · #264243

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 3.5 · #1F3A3D

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 4.7 · #384543

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 6.3 · #3D4645

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 7 · #3F4647

Kilz

Night Magic RM230

ΔE 7.2 · #3C4348

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 7.5 · #404E50

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.8 · #3D4E57

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9.3 · #214136

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9.7 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 10 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#2A4041
#412B2A

Analogous

#2A4137
#2A4041
#2A3441

Triadic

#2A4041
#412A40
#40412A

Split-Complementary

#2A4041
#412A34
#41372A

Tetradic

#2A4041
#372A41
#412B2A
#34412A

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F
#0C1213
#2A4041
#496D6F
#689A9C

Rectangle

#2A4041
#2B2A41
#412B2A
#40412A

Compound

#2A4041
#2A3441
#412B2A
#41372A

Variations

Lighter

#4A7072
#719A9C
#AEC2C3

Darker

#213334
#172424
#0D1515

Saturation

#323939
#2A4041
#155356

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

11.01:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A4041
#383A42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A4041
#3D3D41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A4041
#2B403F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Liquorice 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

#5F5D4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A4041

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C6270

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#392422

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #2A4041;
CSS — background 
background-color: #2A4041;
CSS Variable 
--color-liquorice-green: #2A4041;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'liquorice-green': '#2A4041' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#2A4041] text-[#2A4041]
SCSS 
$liquorice-green: #2A4041;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A4041?

#2A4041 is Liquorice Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A4041 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liquorice Green?

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

What colors pair well with Liquorice Green?

Liquorice 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 Liquorice Green?

You can download Liquorice 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 Liquorice Green?

The hex code is #2A4041. In RGB it's 42, 64, 65, and in HSL it's 183°, 21%, 21%.

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