GREENS

Temperamental Green

#2B8725

RGB 43, 135, 37 · HSL 116°, 57%, 34% · CMYK 68, 0, 73, 47

Temperamental Green is #2B8725 in HEX — rgb(43, 135, 37), hsl(116°, 57%, 34%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 73%, 47%).

Temperamental Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 116°, 57%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#2B8725

RGB43, 135, 37

HSL116°, 57%, 34%

HSV116°, 73%, 53%

CMYK68, 0, 73, 47

Decimal2852645

CSS RGBrgb(43, 135, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(116, 57%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Parsley Sprig S-H-450

ΔE 3.3 · #2A8021

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 4.8 · #3F8A24

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2033-10

ΔE 7.2 · #018B32

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 9 · #008F39

Dulux

Pastoral S24G9

ΔE 9.2 · #3B9743

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 12.1 · #2AA238

Dunn-Edwards

Get Up and Go DE5636

ΔE 12.7 · #1A9D49

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 13 · #52A84C

Valspar

Bright Parrot 6011-7

ΔE 13.2 · #5A9E48

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 13.7 · #41A94F

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 15 · #2B7B37

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 20.9 · #53995A

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 23.6 · #00B131

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 27.8 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 32.6 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 40.8 · #919F70

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#2B8725

#822588

Analogous

#5D8825

#2B8725

#258850

Triadic

#2B8725

#252C88

#88252C

Split-Complementary

#2B8725

#502588

#88255D

Tetradic

#2B8725

#255D88

#822588

#885025

Monochromatic

#061405

#194C15

#2B8725

#3FC436

#76D86F

Rectangle

#2B8725

#258882

#822588

#88252C

Compound

#2B8725

#258850

#822588

#88255D

Variations

Lighter

#3DBD34

#70CB69

#B0DCAD

Darker

#216F1C

#164E12

#0C2E0A

Saturation

#4A6648

#2C8825

#1C9B13

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

4.57:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#2B8725

#766B2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B8725

#7D7D3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B8725

#3E7C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Temperamental 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

#609237

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2B8725

Daylight 5500K

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

#4D975B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#69266D

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: #2B8725;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B8725;

CSS Variable

--color-temperamental-green: #2B8725;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temperamental-green': '#2B8725' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B8725] text-[#2B8725]

SCSS

$temperamental-green: #2B8725;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B8725?

#2B8725 is Temperamental Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2B8725 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temperamental Green?

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

What colors pair well with Temperamental Green?

Temperamental 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 Temperamental Green?

You can download Temperamental 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 Temperamental Green?

The hex code is #2B8725. In RGB it's 43, 135, 37, and in HSL it's 116°, 57%, 34%.

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