GREENS

Grand Rapids

#2A7C85

RGB 42, 124, 133 · HSL 186°, 52%, 34% · CMYK 68, 7, 0, 48

Grand Rapids is #2A7C85 in HEX — rgb(42, 124, 133), hsl(186°, 52%, 34%), cmyk(68%, 7%, 0%, 48%).

Grand Rapids pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 52%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2A7C85

RGB42, 124, 133

HSL186°, 52%, 34%

HSV186°, 68%, 52%

CMYK68, 7, 0, 48

Decimal2784389

CSS RGBrgb(42, 124, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 52%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grand Rapids 530D-7

Exact match

Dulux

Panorama S32D6

ΔE 1.6 · #327E88

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 2.4 · #317983

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 2.5 · #34808B

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #38838D

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2049-30

ΔE 3.4 · #2A787C

Sherwin-Williams

Intense Teal SW6943

ΔE 4 · #017680

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 4.3 · #248591

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 4.3 · #1B7D8D

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 4.9 · #427E83

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 4.9 · #38757B

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5 · #0E707B

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 5.1 · #3F888F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 5.6 · #447F8A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 17.9 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#2A7C85

#84332A

Analogous

#2A8460

#2A7C85

#2A4E84

Triadic

#2A7C85

#842A7B

#7B842A

Split-Complementary

#2A7C85

#842A4E

#84602A

Tetradic

#2A7C85

#602A84

#84332A

#4E842A

Monochromatic

#061213

#17454A

#2A7C85

#3CB1BE

#73C9D3

Rectangle

#2A7C85

#332A84

#84332A

#7B842A

Compound

#2A7C85

#2A4E84

#84332A

#84602A

Variations

Lighter

#3AAAB7

#6DBEC7

#AFD5DA

Darker

#1F646B

#14464B

#0B292C

Saturation

#496264

#2A7B84

#158B99

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

4.86:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A7C85

#616A86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A7C85

#737384

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A7C85

#2D7C79

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grand Rapids 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

#5F8A7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A7C85

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C8FA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#6A3029

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: #2A7C85;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A7C85;

CSS Variable

--color-grand-rapids: #2A7C85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grand-rapids': '#2A7C85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A7C85] text-[#2A7C85]

SCSS

$grand-rapids: #2A7C85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A7C85?

#2A7C85 is Grand Rapids, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A7C85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grand Rapids?

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

What colors pair well with Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

You can download Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

The hex code is #2A7C85. In RGB it's 42, 124, 133, and in HSL it's 186°, 52%, 34%.

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