GREENS

Deep Emerald

#2A545C

RGB 42, 84, 92 · HSL 190°, 37%, 26% · CMYK 54, 9, 0, 64

Deep Emerald is #2A545C in HEX — rgb(42, 84, 92), hsl(190°, 37%, 26%), cmyk(54%, 9%, 0%, 64%).

Deep Emerald pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 37%, 26%. 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#2A545C

RGB42, 84, 92

HSL190°, 37%, 26%

HSV190°, 54%, 36%

CMYK54, 9, 0, 64

Decimal2774108

CSS RGBrgb(42, 84, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 37%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Deep Emerald 1148-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 1.5 · #30555D

Vista Paint

Frozen Stream C-668

ΔE 1.8 · #2E525A

Behr

Petro Blue QE-47

ΔE 1.8 · #2C5861

Dulux

Cold Sea Currents S33B8

ΔE 2.3 · #32555E

Dunn-Edwards

Encore Teal DEA182

ΔE 2.5 · #30525B

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 3.6 · #285B62

Benjamin Moore

Galápagos 2057-20

ΔE 3.9 · #205864

Sherwin-Williams

Seaworthy SW7620

ΔE 5.4 · #314D58

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 5.6 · #395255

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 8.1 · #3D4E57

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 8.4 · #025669

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.5 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.5 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.2 · #006673

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#2A545C

#5B322A

Analogous

#2A5B4A

#2A545C

#2A3A5B

Triadic

#2A545C

#5B2A53

#535B2A

Split-Complementary

#2A545C

#5B2A3A

#5B4A2A

Tetradic

#2A545C

#4A2A5B

#5B322A

#3A5B2A

Monochromatic

#081011

#122326

#2A545C

#42828F

#65AAB8

Rectangle

#2A545C

#322A5B

#5B322A

#535B2A

Compound

#2A545C

#2A3A5B

#5B322A

#5B4A2A

Variations

Lighter

#42828F

#6AA6B1

#ACC8CE

Darker

#20434A

#162E33

#0C1B1E

Saturation

#3B474A

#2A535B

#156170

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A545C

#444A5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A545C

#4F4F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A545C

#2A5553

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Deep Emerald 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

#5F6C60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A545C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C7184

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.

#4A2D27

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: #2A545C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A545C;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-emerald: #2A545C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-emerald': '#2A545C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A545C] text-[#2A545C]

SCSS

$deep-emerald: #2A545C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A545C?

#2A545C is Deep Emerald, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A545C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Emerald?

Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald?

You can download Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald?

The hex code is #2A545C. In RGB it's 42, 84, 92, and in HSL it's 190°, 37%, 26%.

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