GREENS

Green Stain

#2B553D

RGB 43, 85, 61 · HSL 146°, 33%, 25% · CMYK 49, 0, 28, 67

Green Stain is #2B553D in HEX — rgb(43, 85, 61), hsl(146°, 33%, 25%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 28%, 67%).

Green Stain pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 33%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2B553D

RGB43, 85, 61

HSL146°, 33%, 25%

HSV146°, 49%, 33%

CMYK49, 0, 28, 67

Decimal2839869

CSS RGBrgb(43, 85, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 33%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Stain S25C9

Exact match

Behr

Jolly Green BXC-33

ΔE 2 · #2E573C

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 4.7 · #205134

RAL

Turquoise Green 6016

ΔE 5.1 · #1E5945

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 5.6 · #275E42

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 5.7 · #305A4A

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 6.2 · #155843

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 6.6 · #1A5445

Vista Paint

Cute Pixie C-710

ΔE 6.8 · #105241

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 7.1 · #35664B

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 7.3 · #3C5F4E

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 9.8 · #015B41

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 10.8 · #286A4C

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 19.9 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 21 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#2B553D

#552B43

Analogous

#2E552B

#2B553D

#2B5552

Triadic

#2B553D

#3D2B55

#553D2B

Split-Complementary

#2B553D

#522B55

#552B2E

Tetradic

#2B553D

#2B2E55

#552B43

#55522B

Monochromatic

#09110C

#112218

#2B553D

#448862

#66B287

Rectangle

#2B553D

#2B4355

#552B43

#553D2B

Compound

#2B553D

#2B5552

#552B43

#552B2E

Variations

Lighter

#448862

#6CAC88

#ADCCBA

Darker

#214531

#163021

#0D1C13

Saturation

#39463F

#2B553D

#156A3A

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

8.50:1

AAA

vs Black

2.47:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B553D

#4A483E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B553D

#505041

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B553D

#305152

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Stain 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

#606C49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B553D

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D716D

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.

#452738

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: #2B553D;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B553D;

CSS Variable

--color-green-stain: #2B553D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-stain': '#2B553D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B553D] text-[#2B553D]

SCSS

$green-stain: #2B553D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B553D?

#2B553D is Green Stain, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2B553D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Stain?

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

What colors pair well with Green Stain?

Green Stain 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 Green Stain?

You can download Green Stain 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 Green Stain?

The hex code is #2B553D. In RGB it's 43, 85, 61, and in HSL it's 146°, 33%, 25%.

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