GREENS

Bold Irish

#2A814A

RGB 42, 129, 74 · HSL 142°, 51%, 34% · CMYK 67, 0, 43, 49

Bold Irish is #2A814A in HEX — rgb(42, 129, 74), hsl(142°, 51%, 34%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 43%, 49%).

Bold Irish pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 51%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2A814A

RGB42, 129, 74

HSL142°, 51%, 34%

HSV142°, 67%, 51%

CMYK67, 0, 43, 49

Decimal2785610

CSS RGBrgb(42, 129, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 51%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bold Irish S25F8

Exact match

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 0.8 · #2B834C

Vista Paint

Forever Green K-296

ΔE 2.9 · #1F7D43

Sherwin-Williams

Lucky Green SW6926

ΔE 3.4 · #238652

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 3.4 · #317F43

Benjamin Moore

Vine 2034-20

ΔE 4.5 · #307E40

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 4.8 · #358D52

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 4.8 · #027944

Behr

Forest Rain S-H-480

ΔE 5.7 · #17753A

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 6.3 · #238848

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 7.2 · #128458

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 7.8 · #2B7B37

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.8 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 12.3 · #007856

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 15.4 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 28.9 · #768769

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

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

#2A814A

#832A62

Analogous

#36832A

#2A814A

#2A8377

Triadic

#2A814A

#4B2A83

#834B2A

Split-Complementary

#2A814A

#772A83

#832A36

Tetradic

#2A814A

#2A3683

#832A62

#83772A

Monochromatic

#06130B

#18492A

#2A814A

#3DBD6C

#74D297

Rectangle

#2A814A

#2A6283

#832A62

#834B2A

Compound

#2A814A

#2A8377

#832A62

#832A36

Variations

Lighter

#3BB668

#6EC68E

#AFD9BE

Darker

#206B3B

#154A29

#0B2C17

Saturation

#496453

#2A834B

#159845

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

4.84:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2A814A

#6F684D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A814A

#777754

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A814A

#39797B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bold Irish 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

#5F8D53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A814A

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C9277

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#6A2A52

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: #2A814A;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A814A;

CSS Variable

--color-bold-irish: #2A814A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bold-irish': '#2A814A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A814A] text-[#2A814A]

SCSS

$bold-irish: #2A814A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A814A?

#2A814A is Bold Irish, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2A814A warm or cool?

Bold Irish reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bold Irish?

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

What colors pair well with Bold Irish?

Bold Irish 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 Bold Irish?

You can download Bold Irish 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 Bold Irish?

The hex code is #2A814A. In RGB it's 42, 129, 74, and in HSL it's 142°, 51%, 34%.

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