GREENS

Emerald Temple

#2B5F3C

RGB 43, 95, 60 · HSL 140°, 38%, 27% · CMYK 55, 0, 37, 63

Emerald Temple is #2B5F3C in HEX — rgb(43, 95, 60), hsl(140°, 38%, 27%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 37%, 63%).

Emerald Temple pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 38%, 27%. 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#2B5F3C

RGB43, 95, 60

HSL140°, 38%, 27%

HSV140°, 55%, 37%

CMYK55, 0, 37, 63

Decimal2842428

CSS RGBrgb(43, 95, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 38%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Espalier SW6734

ΔE 1.6 · #2F5F3A

Dulux

Fairway Green S25D9

ΔE 2.8 · #26623D

RAL

Mint Green 6029

ΔE 3.2 · #20603D

Behr

Vine Leaf N400-7

ΔE 3.8 · #38613D

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 4.3 · #275E42

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

ΔE 5.6 · #236843

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 5.7 · #236649

Valspar

Four-Leaf Clover 6011-6

ΔE 5.8 · #366A4C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 6.3 · #286A4C

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 7.6 · #1E6A43

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 9.1 · #155843

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 9.9 · #486649

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12.3 · #4E795B

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 13.1 · #3C5F4E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 19.2 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 21.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#2B5F3C

#5F2B4E

Analogous

#335F2B

#2B5F3C

#2B5F56

Triadic

#2B5F3C

#3C2B5F

#5F3C2B

Split-Complementary

#2B5F3C

#562B5F

#5F2B33

Tetradic

#2B5F3C

#2B335F

#5F2B4E

#5F562B

Monochromatic

#08120B

#132A1B

#2B5F3C

#42945E

#68BB83

Rectangle

#2B5F3C

#2B4E5F

#5F2B4E

#5F3C2B

Compound

#2B5F3C

#2B5F56

#5F2B4E

#5F2B33

Variations

Lighter

#42925D

#6BB383

#ADCFB8

Darker

#214D30

#163621

#0C2013

Saturation

#3D4D42

#2B5F3C

#157435

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

7.49:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2B5F3C

#534F3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B5F3C

#595942

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B5F3C

#325A5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Temple 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

#607448

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B5F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D796C

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.

#4D2841

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: #2B5F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B5F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-temple: #2B5F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-temple': '#2B5F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B5F3C] text-[#2B5F3C]

SCSS

$emerald-temple: #2B5F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B5F3C?

#2B5F3C is Emerald Temple, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2B5F3C warm or cool?

Emerald Temple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Emerald Temple?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Temple?

Emerald Temple 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 Emerald Temple?

You can download Emerald Temple 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 Emerald Temple?

The hex code is #2B5F3C. In RGB it's 43, 95, 60, and in HSL it's 140°, 38%, 27%.

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