GREENS

Pine Green

#2C5545

RGB 44, 85, 69 · HSL 157°, 32%, 25% · CMYK 48, 0, 19, 67

Pine Green is #2C5545 in HEX — rgb(44, 85, 69), hsl(157°, 32%, 25%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 19%, 67%).

Pine Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 32%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2C5545

RGB44, 85, 69

HSL157°, 32%, 25%

HSV157°, 48%, 33%

CMYK48, 0, 19, 67

Decimal2905413

CSS RGBrgb(44, 85, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 32%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pine Green 6028

Exact match

Dulux

Fresh Mint S26C9

ΔE 1.5 · #2A5442

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 2.1 · #305A4A

Behr

Secluded Woods S420-7

ΔE 2.7 · #355745

Vista Paint

Woodland Fern K-272

ΔE 3.4 · #2A574C

Valspar

Ivy League 5010-5

ΔE 3.7 · #2E5B4F

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 3.7 · #2A4F43

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 2052-10

ΔE 4.2 · #1D4F43

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 4.5 · #355D51

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 4.5 · #1A5445

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 4.9 · #3C5F4E

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 8.7 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 9 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 13.6 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 16.2 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 17.8 · #3F4647

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#2C5545

#542B3B

Analogous

#2B5430

#2C5545

#2B4F54

Triadic

#2C5545

#452B54

#54452B

Split-Complementary

#2C5545

#542B4F

#54302B

Tetradic

#2C5545

#302B54

#542B3B

#4F542B

Monochromatic

#09110E

#11221B

#2C5545

#45876E

#68B195

Rectangle

#2C5545

#2B3B54

#542B3B

#54452B

Compound

#2C5545

#2B4F54

#542B3B

#54302B

Variations

Lighter

#45876E

#6DAB94

#ADCBC0

Darker

#224437

#172F26

#0D1C16

Saturation

#3A4641

#2B5445

#166A4A

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

8.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.49:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2C5545

#494846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C5545

#505047

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C5545

#305252

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pine 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

#606C4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C5545

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E7173

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#452733

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: #2C5545;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C5545;

CSS Variable

--color-pine-green: #2C5545;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pine-green': '#2C5545' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C5545] text-[#2C5545]

SCSS

$pine-green: #2C5545;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C5545?

#2C5545 is Pine Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2C5545 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pine Green?

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

What colors pair well with Pine Green?

Pine 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 Pine Green?

You can download Pine 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 Pine Green?

The hex code is #2C5545. In RGB it's 44, 85, 69, and in HSL it's 157°, 32%, 25%.

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