GREENS

Napier Green

#2A8000

RGB 42, 128, 0 · HSL 100°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 67, 0, 100, 50

Napier Green is #2A8000 in HEX — rgb(42, 128, 0), hsl(100°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 100%, 50%).

Napier Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#2A8000

RGB42, 128, 0

HSL100°, 100%, 25%

HSV100°, 100%, 50%

CMYK67, 0, 100, 50

Decimal2785280

CSS RGBrgb(42, 128, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grasslands P410-7

ΔE 5.9 · #308B1F

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 8 · #3F8A24

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 12.2 · #579229

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 14.9 · #57A639

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 15.5 · #2AA238

Dulux

Enviable S23G9

ΔE 15.7 · #56983C

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 18.9 · #52A84C

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 19 · #6CB037

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 19 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 19.4 · #73A236

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 19.5 · #588C3A

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 23.7 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 28.3 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 35.6 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 37.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 45.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2A8000

#550080

Analogous

#6A8000

#2A8000

#008015

Triadic

#2A8000

#002A80

#80002A

Split-Complementary

#2A8000

#150080

#80006A

Tetradic

#2A8000

#006A80

#550080

#801500

Monochromatic

#081A00

#113300

#2A8000

#44CC00

#66FF1A

Rectangle

#2A8000

#008055

#550080

#80002A

Compound

#2A8000

#008015

#550080

#80006A

Variations

Lighter

#44CC00

#6CEE2B

#ACEB8D

Darker

#226600

#174600

#0E2900

Saturation

#39532D

#2A8000

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A8000

#716512

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A8000

#77772F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A8000

#3D7579

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Napier 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

#5F8D1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A8000

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C923F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EEE7

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.

#450B62

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: #2A8000;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A8000;

CSS Variable

--color-napier-green: #2A8000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'napier-green': '#2A8000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A8000] text-[#2A8000]

SCSS

$napier-green: #2A8000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A8000?

#2A8000 is Napier Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2A8000 warm or cool?

Napier Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Napier Green?

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

What colors pair well with Napier Green?

Napier 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 Napier Green?

You can download Napier 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 Napier Green?

The hex code is #2A8000. In RGB it's 42, 128, 0, and in HSL it's 100°, 100%, 25%.

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