GREENS

Magnetic Green

#2B6765

RGB 43, 103, 101 · HSL 178°, 41%, 29% · CMYK 58, 0, 2, 60

Magnetic Green is #2B6765 in HEX — rgb(43, 103, 101), hsl(178°, 41%, 29%), cmyk(58%, 0%, 2%, 60%).

Magnetic Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 41%, 29%. 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#2B6765

RGB43, 103, 101

HSL178°, 41%, 29%

HSV178°, 58%, 40%

CMYK58, 0, 2, 60

Decimal2844517

CSS RGBrgb(43, 103, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 41%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magnetic Green S30D8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 1.3 · #2E6864

Behr

Verdant Forest MQ6-5

ΔE 1.7 · #256461

Benjamin Moore

Casco 2051-30

ΔE 3.3 · #316F6E

Valspar

Northern Hemisphere 5009-5

ΔE 4 · #28665E

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 4.7 · #155E60

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 5 · #206D71

Vista Paint

Joyful Tears C-682

ΔE 5.4 · #006566

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 5.7 · #006669

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 6.2 · #36746C

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 9.4 · #015D52

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 9.5 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 9.7 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10.3 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 12.7 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.7 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#2B6765

#682C2E

Analogous

#2C6848

#2B6765

#2C4C68

Triadic

#2B6765

#662C68

#68662C

Split-Complementary

#2B6765

#682C4C

#68482C

Tetradic

#2B6765

#482C68

#682C2E

#4C682C

Monochromatic

#081212

#153231

#2B6765

#429E9B

#6CC1BE

Rectangle

#2B6765

#2C2E68

#682C2E

#68662C

Compound

#2B6765

#2C4C68

#682C2E

#68482C

Variations

Lighter

#419B98

#6DB8B6

#ADD2D1

Darker

#225553

#163B3A

#0D2322

Saturation

#415352

#2C6866

#167E7B

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

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B6765

#545866

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B6765

#606065

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B6765

#2F6664

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Magnetic 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

#607A67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B6765

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D7F8B

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.

#55292A

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: #2B6765;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B6765;

CSS Variable

--color-magnetic-green: #2B6765;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnetic-green': '#2B6765' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B6765] text-[#2B6765]

SCSS

$magnetic-green: #2B6765;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B6765?

#2B6765 is Magnetic Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B6765 warm or cool?

Magnetic Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Magnetic Green?

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

What colors pair well with Magnetic Green?

Magnetic 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 Magnetic Green?

You can download Magnetic 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 Magnetic Green?

The hex code is #2B6765. In RGB it's 43, 103, 101, and in HSL it's 178°, 41%, 29%.

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