GREENS

Emerald Whispers

#2B8478

RGB 43, 132, 120 · HSL 172°, 51%, 34% · CMYK 67, 0, 9, 48

Emerald Whispers is #2B8478 in HEX — rgb(43, 132, 120), hsl(172°, 51%, 34%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 9%, 48%).

Emerald Whispers pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 51%, 34%. 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#2B8478

RGB43, 132, 120

HSL172°, 51%, 34%

HSV172°, 67%, 52%

CMYK67, 0, 9, 48

Decimal2851960

CSS RGBrgb(43, 132, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 51%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mosaic Tile 520D-7

ΔE 2 · #1D8276

Dulux

Geneva Green S28E8

ΔE 2.2 · #1F7F73

Valspar

Elegant Silk 5010-7

ΔE 2.6 · #378377

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-550

ΔE 3.1 · #2F8C7F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 3.5 · #18887C

Sherwin-Williams

Thermal Spring SW6761

ΔE 3.6 · #3B8C80

Vista Paint

Emerald Valley K-257

ΔE 4.1 · #3B8272

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 4.7 · #00827C

PPG

Romantic Isle 1231-7

ΔE 4.9 · #007C75

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 5.2 · #418D84

Kilz

Forest Found RG110-01

ΔE 7.6 · #46836E

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 7.6 · #009185

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 9.4 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 13.4 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 13.5 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.1 · #317983

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

#2B8478

#832A36

Analogous

#2A834B

#2B8478

#2A6283

Triadic

#2B8478

#772A83

#83772A

Split-Complementary

#2B8478

#832A62

#834B2A

Tetradic

#2B8478

#4B2A83

#832A36

#62832A

Monochromatic

#061312

#184943

#2B8478

#3DBDAC

#74D2C6

Rectangle

#2B8478

#2A3683

#832A36

#83772A

Compound

#2B8478

#2A6283

#832A36

#834B2A

Variations

Lighter

#3BB6A5

#6EC6BA

#AFD9D4

Darker

#206B61

#154A43

#0B2C28

Saturation

#496460

#2A8377

#159887

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.67:1

Deuteranopia

#2B8478

#6B6E7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B8478

#7A7A7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B8478

#348180

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Emerald Whispers 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

#609075

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B8478

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D9599

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.

#6A2A32

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: #2B8478;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B8478;

CSS Variable

--color-emerald-whispers: #2B8478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerald-whispers': '#2B8478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B8478] text-[#2B8478]

SCSS

$emerald-whispers: #2B8478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B8478?

#2B8478 is Emerald Whispers, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B8478 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerald Whispers?

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

What colors pair well with Emerald Whispers?

Emerald Whispers 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 Whispers?

You can download Emerald Whispers 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 Whispers?

The hex code is #2B8478. In RGB it's 43, 132, 120, and in HSL it's 172°, 51%, 34%.

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