GREENS

Fiddlehead

#2A6354

RGB 42, 99, 84 · HSL 164°, 40%, 28% · CMYK 58, 0, 15, 61

Fiddlehead is #2A6354 in HEX — rgb(42, 99, 84), hsl(164°, 40%, 28%), cmyk(58%, 0%, 15%, 61%).

Fiddlehead pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 40%, 28%. 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#2A6354

RGB42, 99, 84

HSL164°, 40%, 28%

HSV164°, 58%, 39%

CMYK58, 0, 15, 61

Decimal2777940

CSS RGBrgb(42, 99, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 40%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fiddlehead 2041-20

Exact match

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 3 · #346558

Behr

Vert Pierre BIC-54

ΔE 3.1 · #356452

Dulux

Embracing S27E9

ΔE 3.3 · #246451

Vista Paint

Deep Loden Green K-1252

ΔE 3.8 · #305E51

Valspar

Southern Garden 5011-6

ΔE 3.9 · #376457

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 4.4 · #316650

PPG

Deep Veridian 1141-7

ΔE 4.6 · #116356

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 5.7 · #355D51

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 5.9 · #3A5F4E

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 7.4 · #2E6864

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 10.1 · #286A4C

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 10.5 · #015B41

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12.8 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 16.2 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.8 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#2A6354

#642B3A

Analogous

#2B6438

#2A6354

#2B5764

Triadic

#2A6354

#552B64

#64552B

Split-Complementary

#2A6354

#642B57

#64382B

Tetradic

#2A6354

#382B64

#642B3A

#57642B

Monochromatic

#08120F

#142E27

#2A6354

#429A82

#69BFA8

Rectangle

#2A6354

#2B3A64

#642B3A

#64552B

Compound

#2A6354

#2B5764

#642B3A

#64382B

Variations

Lighter

#419780

#6BB6A2

#ADD1C7

Darker

#215144

#16392F

#0C211C

Saturation

#3F504B

#2B6455

#15795F

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

6.97:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A6354

#535355

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A6354

#5C5C56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A6354

#306060

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fiddlehead 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

#5F775A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A6354

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C7C7E

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.

#512833

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: #2A6354;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A6354;

CSS Variable

--color-fiddlehead: #2A6354;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fiddlehead': '#2A6354' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A6354] text-[#2A6354]

SCSS

$fiddlehead: #2A6354;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A6354?

#2A6354 is Fiddlehead, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A6354 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fiddlehead?

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

What colors pair well with Fiddlehead?

Fiddlehead 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 Fiddlehead?

You can download Fiddlehead 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 Fiddlehead?

The hex code is #2A6354. In RGB it's 42, 99, 84, and in HSL it's 164°, 40%, 28%.

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