GREENS

Caribbean Green

#2A7F63

RGB 42, 127, 99 · HSL 160°, 50%, 33% · CMYK 67, 0, 22, 50

Caribbean Green is #2A7F63 in HEX — rgb(42, 127, 99), hsl(160°, 50%, 33%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 22%, 50%).

Caribbean Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 50%, 33%. 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#2A7F63

RGB42, 127, 99

HSL160°, 50%, 33%

HSV160°, 67%, 50%

CMYK67, 0, 22, 50

Decimal2785123

CSS RGBrgb(42, 127, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 50%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caribbean Green 500D-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 1.8 · #328267

Dulux

Transtasman S27H8

ΔE 2.7 · #307D64

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 2.9 · #368268

Dunn-Edwards

Fern Gully DE5692

ΔE 3 · #398467

Benjamin Moore

Very 2040-30

ΔE 3.2 · #18785D

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 3.9 · #12775E

PPG

Pinehurst 1140-6

ΔE 4.7 · #2B7B66

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 5.1 · #24896A

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 5.8 · #317455

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 6.7 · #007856

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 7.1 · #368976

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 9 · #286A4C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 10.5 · #18887C

RAL

Patina Green 6000

ΔE 12.5 · #316650

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 22.1 · #427E83

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

#2A7F63

#7E2A46

Analogous

#2A7E38

#2A7F63

#2A707E

Triadic

#2A7F63

#622A7E

#7E622A

Split-Complementary

#2A7F63

#7E2A70

#7E382A

Tetradic

#2A7F63

#382A7E

#7E2A46

#707E2A

Monochromatic

#06130F

#174536

#2A7F63

#3DB88F

#71D0B0

Rectangle

#2A7F63

#2A467E

#7E2A46

#7E622A

Compound

#2A7F63

#2A707E

#7E2A46

#7E382A

Variations

Lighter

#3BB18A

#6DC4A7

#AED8CA

Darker

#20674F

#154837

#0B2A20

Saturation

#486158

#2A7E62

#159369

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.31:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A7F63

#6A6965

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A7F63

#767667

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A7F63

#357A7A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caribbean 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

#5F8C65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A7F63

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C918A

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.

#66293D

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: #2A7F63;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A7F63;

CSS Variable

--color-caribbean-green: #2A7F63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caribbean-green': '#2A7F63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A7F63] text-[#2A7F63]

SCSS

$caribbean-green: #2A7F63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A7F63?

#2A7F63 is Caribbean Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2A7F63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caribbean Green?

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

What colors pair well with Caribbean Green?

Caribbean 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 Caribbean Green?

You can download Caribbean 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 Caribbean Green?

The hex code is #2A7F63. In RGB it's 42, 127, 99, and in HSL it's 160°, 50%, 33%.

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