GREENS

Strong Sage

#2B645E

RGB 43, 100, 94 · HSL 174°, 40%, 28% · CMYK 57, 0, 6, 61

Strong Sage is #2B645E in HEX — rgb(43, 100, 94), hsl(174°, 40%, 28%), cmyk(57%, 0%, 6%, 61%).

Strong Sage pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 40%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#2B645E

RGB43, 100, 94

HSL174°, 40%, 28%

HSV174°, 57%, 39%

CMYK57, 0, 6, 61

Decimal2843742

CSS RGBrgb(43, 100, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 40%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Strong Sage S29A8

Exact match

Valspar

Northern Hemisphere 5009-5

ΔE 2 · #28665E

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 2.1 · #2E6864

Behr

Verdant Forest MQ6-5

ΔE 2.1 · #256461

Benjamin Moore

Pine 2051-20

ΔE 3.9 · #2E5E5B

PPG

Empress Teal 1142-7

ΔE 4.5 · #10605A

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #346558

Vista Paint

Deep Loden Green K-1252

ΔE 5.4 · #305E51

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 6 · #355D51

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 7.4 · #006669

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 7.6 · #015D52

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 12.1 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 12.2 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 12.6 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.1 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.5 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2B645E

#642B31

Analogous

#2B6442

#2B645E

#2B4D64

Triadic

#2B645E

#5E2B64

#645E2B

Split-Complementary

#2B645E

#642B4D

#64422B

Tetradic

#2B645E

#422B64

#642B31

#4D642B

Monochromatic

#081211

#142E2C

#2B645E

#429A91

#69BFB6

Rectangle

#2B645E

#2B3164

#642B31

#645E2B

Compound

#2B645E

#2B4D64

#642B31

#64422B

Variations

Lighter

#41978F

#6BB6AF

#ADD1CD

Darker

#21514C

#163935

#0C211F

Saturation

#3F504E

#2B645E

#15796F

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

6.80:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B645E

#52555F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B645E

#5D5D5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B645E

#2F6261

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Strong Sage 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

#607862

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B645E

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D7D86

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#51282C

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: #2B645E;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B645E;

CSS Variable

--color-strong-sage: #2B645E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strong-sage': '#2B645E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B645E] text-[#2B645E]

SCSS

$strong-sage: #2B645E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B645E?

#2B645E is Strong Sage, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B645E warm or cool?

Strong Sage reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Strong Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Strong Sage?

Strong Sage 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 Strong Sage?

You can download Strong Sage 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 Strong Sage?

The hex code is #2B645E. In RGB it's 43, 100, 94, and in HSL it's 174°, 40%, 28%.

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