GREENS

Scarab

#2C3D37

RGB 44, 61, 55 · HSL 159°, 16%, 21% · CMYK 28, 0, 10, 76

Scarab is #2C3D37 in HEX — rgb(44, 61, 55), hsl(159°, 16%, 21%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 10%, 76%).

Scarab pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 16%, 21%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#2C3D37

RGB44, 61, 55

HSL159°, 16%, 21%

HSV159°, 28%, 24%

CMYK28, 0, 10, 76

Decimal2899255

CSS RGBrgb(44, 61, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 16%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Finnegan SG5H9

ΔE 2.1 · #323F39

Behr

Black Swan 710F-7

ΔE 2.3 · #324038

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bottle Green SW2847

ΔE 2.3 · #324038

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 3 · #28372F

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 5.2 · #384543

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 5.8 · #294344

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 5.9 · #2F4538

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 6 · #264243

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 6.8 · #214136

PPG

Dark As Night 14-05

ΔE 6.9 · #3D4645

Kilz

Mystic Black TB-39

ΔE 7.8 · #383938

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 7.8 · #313536

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 8.2 · #444B43

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 9 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 9.1 · #3B3938

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 10.1 · #302F2F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#2C3D37

#3E2D33

Analogous

#2D3E30

#2C3D37

#2D3C3E

Triadic

#2C3D37

#382D3E

#3E382D

Split-Complementary

#2C3D37

#3E2D3C

#3E302D

Tetradic

#2C3D37

#302D3E

#3E2D33

#3C3E2D

Monochromatic

#0B0F0D

#0D1210

#2C3D37

#4D6A60

#6E9688

Rectangle

#2C3D37

#2D333E

#3E2D33

#3E382D

Compound

#2C3D37

#2D3C3E

#3E2D33

#3E302D

Variations

Lighter

#4F6D62

#76978B

#B1C0BB

Darker

#24322D

#18231F

#0E1412

Saturation

#333836

#2D3E38

#16553F

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

11.48:1

AAA

vs Black

1.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C3D37

#373738

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C3D37

#3A3A38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C3D37

#2D3C3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Scarab 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

#605A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C3D37

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E5F69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#39222A

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #2C3D37;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C3D37;

CSS Variable

--color-scarab: #2C3D37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarab': '#2C3D37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C3D37] text-[#2C3D37]

SCSS

$scarab: #2C3D37;

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#363A32 · ΔE 5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C3D37?

#2C3D37 is Scarab, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2C3D37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scarab?

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

What colors pair well with Scarab?

Scarab 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 Scarab?

You can download Scarab 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 Scarab?

The hex code is #2C3D37. In RGB it's 44, 61, 55, and in HSL it's 159°, 16%, 21%.

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