GREENS

Teal Forest

#2A5757

RGB 42, 87, 87 · HSL 180°, 35%, 25% · CMYK 52, 0, 0, 66

Teal Forest is #2A5757 in HEX — rgb(42, 87, 87), hsl(180°, 35%, 25%), cmyk(52%, 0%, 0%, 66%).

Teal Forest pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 35%, 25%. 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#2A5757

RGB42, 87, 87

HSL180°, 35%, 25%

HSV180°, 52%, 34%

CMYK52, 0, 0, 66

Decimal2774871

CSS RGBrgb(42, 87, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 35%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Deep 735

ΔE 1.5 · #265557

Dulux

Sea Challenge S31A7

ΔE 1.8 · #2C5A5C

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 2.8 · #315955

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 3 · #315753

PPG

Crystal Ball 1144-7

ΔE 3.7 · #365955

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Dream K-1251

ΔE 4.4 · #205258

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 6.1 · #376167

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 6.1 · #30555D

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 6.9 · #395255

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 10.3 · #2C5545

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10.8 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 11.6 · #3D4E57

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 11.9 · #006673

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12 · #214136

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 12.7 · #485761

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

#2A5757

#562929

Analogous

#295640

#2A5757

#294056

Triadic

#2A5757

#562956

#565629

Split-Complementary

#2A5757

#562940

#564029

Tetradic

#2A5757

#402956

#562929

#405629

Monochromatic

#081111

#112222

#2A5757

#428A8A

#64B4B4

Rectangle

#2A5757

#292956

#562929

#565629

Compound

#2A5757

#294056

#562929

#564029

Variations

Lighter

#428A8A

#6AAEAE

#ACCCCC

Darker

#204646

#163131

#0C1D1D

Saturation

#394646

#295656

#156B6B

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

8.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.60:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A5757

#484B58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A5757

#515157

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A5757

#2C5655

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Teal Forest 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

#5F6E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A5757

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C7381

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.

#462626

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: #2A5757;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A5757;

CSS Variable

--color-teal-forest: #2A5757;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'teal-forest': '#2A5757' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A5757] text-[#2A5757]

SCSS

$teal-forest: #2A5757;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A5757?

#2A5757 is Teal Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A5757 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Teal Forest?

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

What colors pair well with Teal Forest?

Teal Forest 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 Teal Forest?

You can download Teal Forest 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 Teal Forest?

The hex code is #2A5757. In RGB it's 42, 87, 87, and in HSL it's 180°, 35%, 25%.

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