GREENS

Jolly Holly

#2AA238

RGB 42, 162, 56 · HSL 127°, 59%, 40% · CMYK 74, 0, 65, 36

Jolly Holly is #2AA238 in HEX — rgb(42, 162, 56), hsl(127°, 59%, 40%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 65%, 36%).

Jolly Holly pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 127°, 59%, 40%. 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#2AA238

RGB42, 162, 56

HSL127°, 59%, 40%

HSV127°, 74%, 64%

CMYK74, 0, 65, 36

Decimal2794040

CSS RGBrgb(42, 162, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 59%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

Exact match

Behr

Treasure Isle 480B-6

ΔE 3.1 · #1EA43F

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 3.3 · #2AAA41

Benjamin Moore

Traffic 2032-20

ΔE 4 · #33A532

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 9.2 · #41A94F

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 10.3 · #57A639

Dunn-Edwards

Get Up and Go DE5636

ΔE 10.5 · #1A9D49

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 11.1 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 12.6 · #54A84F

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 12.7 · #00B131

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 13.9 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 21.5 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 23.3 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 33.4 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 37 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 46.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#2AA238

#A22A94

Analogous

#58A22A

#2AA238

#2AA274

Triadic

#2AA238

#382AA2

#A2382A

Split-Complementary

#2AA238

#742AA2

#A22A58

Tetradic

#2AA238

#2A58A2

#A22A94

#A2742A

Monochromatic

#0A290E

#1A6523

#2AA238

#49D058

#85E090

Rectangle

#2AA238

#2A94A2

#A22A94

#A2382A

Compound

#2AA238

#2AA274

#A22A94

#A22A58

Variations

Lighter

#3CCD4D

#75D180

#B3E0B8

Darker

#1F842B

#145D1C

#0A3710

Saturation

#547858

#2AA238

#15B728

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#2AA238

#8C803F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2AA238

#969651

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2AA238

#45969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jolly Holly 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

#5FA645

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2AA238

Daylight 5500K

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

#4CAB69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE9

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.

#822B78

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: #2AA238;

CSS — background

background-color: #2AA238;

CSS Variable

--color-jolly-holly: #2AA238;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jolly-holly': '#2AA238' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2AA238] text-[#2AA238]

SCSS

$jolly-holly: #2AA238;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2AA238?

#2AA238 is Jolly Holly, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #2AA238 warm or cool?

Jolly Holly reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jolly Holly?

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

What colors pair well with Jolly Holly?

Jolly Holly 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 Jolly Holly?

You can download Jolly Holly 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 Jolly Holly?

The hex code is #2AA238. In RGB it's 42, 162, 56, and in HSL it's 127°, 59%, 40%.

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