GREENS

Green

#2B7E8C

RGB 43, 126, 140 · HSL 189°, 53%, 36% · CMYK 69, 10, 0, 45

Green is #2B7E8C in HEX — rgb(43, 126, 140), hsl(189°, 53%, 36%), cmyk(69%, 10%, 0%, 45%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 53%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2B7E8C

RGB43, 126, 140

HSL189°, 53%, 36%

HSV189°, 69%, 55%

CMYK69, 10, 0, 45

Decimal2850444

CSS RGBrgb(43, 126, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 53%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Calypso Blue HDC-CL-27

ΔE 2 · #317D8D

Valspar

Starry Sky 5005-8C

ΔE 2.1 · #34808B

PPG

Bermuda 1150-6

ΔE 2.1 · #1B7D8D

Benjamin Moore

Salzburg 755

ΔE 2.4 · #2D8493

Dulux

Panorama S32D6

ΔE 2.5 · #327E88

Sherwin-Williams

Great Falls SW6495

ΔE 2.8 · #217786

Kilz

Lombardy Lake RE280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #38838D

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 3.3 · #317983

Dunn-Edwards

River Fountain DE5761

ΔE 3.8 · #248591

Vista Paint

Wish Upon a Star C-667

ΔE 4.8 · #417C88

Hallman-Lindsay

Wish Upon A Star 668

ΔE 5 · #447F8A

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 5.8 · #3F888F

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 6.1 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 6.4 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 14.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 20.2 · #009185

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#2B7E8C

#8C3A2B

Analogous

#2B8C6A

#2B7E8C

#2B4D8C

Triadic

#2B7E8C

#8C2B7E

#7E8C2B

Split-Complementary

#2B7E8C

#8C2B4D

#8C6A2B

Tetradic

#2B7E8C

#6A2B8C

#8C3A2B

#4D8C2B

Monochromatic

#071517

#194952

#2B7E8C

#40B0C4

#7AC8D6

Rectangle

#2B7E8C

#3A2B8C

#8C3A2B

#7E8C2B

Compound

#2B7E8C

#2B4D8C

#8C3A2B

#8C6A2B

Variations

Lighter

#3AABBE

#71BCC9

#B1D5DB

Darker

#216672

#154750

#0B2A2F

Saturation

#4D666A

#2B7E8C

#168DA2

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

4.70:1

vs Black

4.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2B7E8C

#626C8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B7E8C

#75758A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B7E8C

#2C7F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#608B84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B7E8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D90A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#71352B

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: #2B7E8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B7E8C;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #2B7E8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#2B7E8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B7E8C] text-[#2B7E8C]

SCSS

$green: #2B7E8C;

Similar Colors

Salzburg Blue

#2C8392 · ΔE 2.1

Calypso Blue

#397A85 · ΔE 3.8

Caribbean Blue Water

#007B8E · ΔE 4.2

Surf Blue

#00808B · ΔE 5.3

Pacific Palisades

#008299 · ΔE 6.2

Teal Ocean

#29777B · ΔE 6.7

Largo Teal

#23777B · ΔE 6.9

Avalon Teal

#26768E · ΔE 7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B7E8C?

#2B7E8C is Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B7E8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #2B7E8C. In RGB it's 43, 126, 140, and in HSL it's 189°, 53%, 36%.

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