GREENS

Cranach Blue

#2B8288

RGB 43, 130, 136 · HSL 184°, 52%, 35% · CMYK 68, 4, 0, 47

Cranach Blue is #2B8288 in HEX — rgb(43, 130, 136), hsl(184°, 52%, 35%), cmyk(68%, 4%, 0%, 47%).

Cranach Blue pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 52%, 35%. 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#2B8288

RGB43, 130, 136

HSL184°, 52%, 35%

HSV184°, 68%, 53%

CMYK68, 4, 0, 47

Decimal2851464

CSS RGBrgb(43, 130, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 52%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Swimmer S31D5

ΔE 1.6 · #338286

Kilz

Scuba RF130-02

ΔE 1.7 · #22838B

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Lagoon DE5740

ΔE 2.6 · #2B888D

PPG

Jade Jewel 1147-6

ΔE 2.6 · #247E81

Behr

Grand Rapids 530D-7

ΔE 3.2 · #2A7C85

Valspar

Fish Story 5006-8C

ΔE 3.7 · #3F8488

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 3.9 · #3F888F

Benjamin Moore

Largo 742

ΔE 4.1 · #24787C

Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere 689

ΔE 4.5 · #3A8483

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 4.5 · #01858B

Vista Paint

Tropical Teal K-225

ΔE 5.1 · #3C8583

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 5.3 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5.7 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7.6 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 15 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 16.6 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#2B8288

#88312B

Analogous

#2B885F

#2B8288

#2B5388

Triadic

#2B8288

#882B81

#81882B

Split-Complementary

#2B8288

#882B53

#885F2B

Tetradic

#2B8288

#5F2B88

#88312B

#53882B

Monochromatic

#061213

#184A4E

#2B8288

#3DB9C2

#77CED4

Rectangle

#2B8288

#312B88

#88312B

#81882B

Compound

#2B8288

#2B5388

#88312B

#885F2B

Variations

Lighter

#3BB2BA

#70C2C8

#B0D7DA

Darker

#20696E

#15494D

#0B2B2E

Saturation

#4B6567

#2B8188

#15949D

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

4.51:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#2B8288

#666F8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B8288

#787887

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B8288

#2F827F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cranach Blue 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

#608E81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B8288

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D93A5

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.

#6D2F2A

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: #2B8288;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B8288;

CSS Variable

--color-cranach-blue: #2B8288;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cranach-blue': '#2B8288' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B8288] text-[#2B8288]

SCSS

$cranach-blue: #2B8288;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B8288?

#2B8288 is Cranach Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B8288 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cranach Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Cranach Blue?

Cranach Blue 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 Cranach Blue?

You can download Cranach Blue 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 Cranach Blue?

The hex code is #2B8288. In RGB it's 43, 130, 136, and in HSL it's 184°, 52%, 35%.

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