GREENS

Mallard

#2A4F50

RGB 42, 79, 80 · HSL 182°, 31%, 24% · CMYK 48, 1, 0, 69

Mallard is #2A4F50 in HEX — rgb(42, 79, 80), hsl(182°, 31%, 24%), cmyk(48%, 1%, 0%, 69%).

Mallard pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 31%, 24%. 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#2A4F50

RGB42, 79, 80

HSL182°, 31%, 24%

HSV182°, 48%, 31%

CMYK48, 1, 0, 69

Decimal2772816

CSS RGBrgb(42, 79, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 31%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mallard 2053-10

Exact match

Dulux

Seagrass Green S30C9

ΔE 1.2 · #264F50

Behr

Thermal S440-7

ΔE 2.4 · #2A4A4B

Vista Paint

Green Mountain Falls K-208

ΔE 3.1 · #254B50

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 3.5 · #254A47

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 4.5 · #315753

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 4.8 · #395255

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

ΔE 5 · #2A545C

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 5.3 · #30555D

Sherwin-Williams

Seaworthy SW7620

ΔE 7.6 · #314D58

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.2 · #3D4E57

RAL

Blue Green 6004

ΔE 9.3 · #1F3A3D

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.1 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10.1 · #214136

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 10.9 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 11.4 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#2A4F50

#502B2A

Analogous

#2A503E

#2A4F50

#2A3C50

Triadic

#2A4F50

#502A4F

#4F502A

Split-Complementary

#2A4F50

#502A3C

#503E2A

Tetradic

#2A4F50

#3E2A50

#502B2A

#3C502A

Monochromatic

#091011

#101E1E

#2A4F50

#458082

#65ACAE

Rectangle

#2A4F50

#2B2A50

#502B2A

#4F502A

Compound

#2A4F50

#2A3C50

#502B2A

#503E2A

Variations

Lighter

#458183

#6CA7A9

#ACC9CA

Darker

#214041

#162C2D

#0D1A1B

Saturation

#384343

#2A4F50

#156365

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

9.00:1

AAA

vs Black

2.33:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A4F50

#424551

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A4F50

#4A4A50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A4F50

#2B4F4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mallard 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

#5F6857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A4F50

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C6D7B

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.

#422726

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

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: #2A4F50;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A4F50;

CSS Variable

--color-mallard: #2A4F50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mallard': '#2A4F50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A4F50] text-[#2A4F50]

SCSS

$mallard: #2A4F50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A4F50?

#2A4F50 is Mallard, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A4F50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mallard?

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

What colors pair well with Mallard?

Mallard 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 Mallard?

You can download Mallard 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 Mallard?

The hex code is #2A4F50. In RGB it's 42, 79, 80, and in HSL it's 182°, 31%, 24%.

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