GREENS

Goblin Green

#2A604C

RGB 42, 96, 76 · HSL 158°, 39%, 27% · CMYK 56, 0, 21, 62

Goblin Green is #2A604C in HEX — rgb(42, 96, 76), hsl(158°, 39%, 27%), cmyk(56%, 0%, 21%, 62%).

Goblin Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 39%, 27%. 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#2A604C

RGB42, 96, 76

HSL158°, 39%, 27%

HSV158°, 56%, 38%

CMYK56, 0, 21, 62

Decimal2777164

CSS RGBrgb(42, 96, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 39%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Goblin Green S26C8

Exact match

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 2.6 · #316650

Behr

Rainforest M440-7

ΔE 3.1 · #33624A

Benjamin Moore

Fiddlehead 2041-20

ΔE 3.4 · #2A6354

Vista Paint

Glory Green K-1253

ΔE 3.6 · #386651

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 4.7 · #356253

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 4.8 · #155843

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 4.9 · #305A4A

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 4.9 · #35664B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 5.7 · #1A5445

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 7.9 · #286A4C

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 8.3 · #015B41

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 8.8 · #205134

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 11.9 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 18.6 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 20.1 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#2A604C

#602A3E

Analogous

#2A6031

#2A604C

#2A5960

Triadic

#2A604C

#4C2A60

#604C2A

Split-Complementary

#2A604C

#602A59

#60312A

Tetradic

#2A604C

#312A60

#602A3E

#59602A

Monochromatic

#08120E

#132B22

#2A604C

#419576

#67BC9D

Rectangle

#2A604C

#2A3E60

#602A3E

#604C2A

Compound

#2A604C

#2A5960

#602A3E

#60312A

Variations

Lighter

#419375

#6AB499

#ACD0C3

Darker

#214E3D

#16362A

#0C2019

Saturation

#3D4D47

#2A604C

#157552

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

7.30:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2A604C

#52504E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A604C

#59594F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A604C

#305C5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Goblin 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

#5F7554

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A604C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C7A78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4E2735

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: #2A604C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A604C;

CSS Variable

--color-goblin-green: #2A604C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goblin-green': '#2A604C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A604C] text-[#2A604C]

SCSS

$goblin-green: #2A604C;

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#296253 · ΔE 3.3

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#336155 · ΔE 6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A604C?

#2A604C is Goblin Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A604C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goblin Green?

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

What colors pair well with Goblin Green?

Goblin 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 Goblin Green?

You can download Goblin 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 Goblin Green?

The hex code is #2A604C. In RGB it's 42, 96, 76, and in HSL it's 158°, 39%, 27%.

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