GREENS

Turf Green

#2A8948

RGB 42, 137, 72 · HSL 139°, 53%, 35% · CMYK 69, 0, 47, 46

Turf Green is #2A8948 in HEX — rgb(42, 137, 72), hsl(139°, 53%, 35%), cmyk(69%, 0%, 47%, 46%).

Turf Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 53%, 35%. 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#2A8948

RGB42, 137, 72

HSL139°, 53%, 35%

HSV139°, 69%, 54%

CMYK69, 0, 47, 46

Decimal2787656

CSS RGBrgb(42, 137, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 53%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 1.2 · #238848

Dulux

St.Patrick S25G8

ΔE 1.2 · #2B8C4B

Benjamin Moore

Once 574

ΔE 3.3 · #299051

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 3.4 · #308446

Dunn-Edwards

Wild Forest DEA127

ΔE 4.2 · #38914A

Vista Paint

Forever Green K-296

ΔE 5.6 · #1F7D43

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 6.1 · #2B834C

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 6.4 · #358C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 6.5 · #2B7B37

Behr

Park Bench M430-6

ΔE 6.8 · #439559

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 8.5 · #027944

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 9.6 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 11.7 · #128458

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 13.3 · #42A370

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 20.5 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 32.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#2A8948

#892A6B

Analogous

#3B892A

#2A8948

#2A8977

Triadic

#2A8948

#482A89

#89482A

Split-Complementary

#2A8948

#772A89

#892A3B

Tetradic

#2A8948

#2A3B89

#892A6B

#89772A

Monochromatic

#06140A

#184E29

#2A8948

#3CC367

#76D594

Rectangle

#2A8948

#2A6B89

#892A6B

#89482A

Compound

#2A8948

#2A8977

#892A6B

#892A3B

Variations

Lighter

#3ABB63

#6FC88B

#AFDBBD

Darker

#206F39

#144E27

#0B2E16

Saturation

#4B6754

#2A8948

#159E40

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

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.77:1

Deuteranopia

#2A8948

#766E4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2A8948

#7F7F54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2A8948

#3C8083

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Turf 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

#5F9351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2A8948

Daylight 5500K

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

#4C9875

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEA

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.

#6E2A58

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: #2A8948;

CSS — background

background-color: #2A8948;

CSS Variable

--color-turf-green: #2A8948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turf-green': '#2A8948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2A8948] text-[#2A8948]

SCSS

$turf-green: #2A8948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A8948?

#2A8948 is Turf Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2A8948 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turf Green?

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

What colors pair well with Turf Green?

Turf 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 Turf Green?

You can download Turf 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 Turf Green?

The hex code is #2A8948. In RGB it's 42, 137, 72, and in HSL it's 139°, 53%, 35%.

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