GREENS

Greensleeves

#2C8B5B

RGB 44, 139, 91 · HSL 150°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 68, 0, 35, 45

Greensleeves is #2C8B5B in HEX — rgb(44, 139, 91), hsl(150°, 52%, 36%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 35%, 45%).

Greensleeves pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 52%, 36%. 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#2C8B5B

RGB44, 139, 91

HSL150°, 52%, 36%

HSV150°, 68%, 55%

CMYK68, 0, 35, 45

Decimal2919259

CSS RGBrgb(44, 139, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 2.8 · #348A5D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 4 · #128458

Benjamin Moore

Nile 2035-30

ΔE 4.3 · #358455

Dulux

Greener Grass S25E8

ΔE 4.7 · #2F834E

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 5.4 · #2B834C

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 6.1 · #358D52

Vista Paint

Center Field K-280

ΔE 6.2 · #008B56

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 7.9 · #29906D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 7.9 · #2A9E6E

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 8.7 · #308446

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.9 · #42A370

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 9.5 · #238848

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.9 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 16 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 27.4 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#2C8B5B

#8C2C5C

Analogous

#2C8C2C

#2C8B5B

#2C8C8C

Triadic

#2C8B5B

#5C2C8C

#8C5C2C

Split-Complementary

#2C8B5B

#8C2C8C

#8C2C2C

Tetradic

#2C8B5B

#2C2C8C

#8C2C5C

#8C8C2C

Monochromatic

#07170F

#1A5136

#2C8B5B

#41C382

#7BD5A8

Rectangle

#2C8B5B

#2C5C8C

#8C2C5C

#8C5C2C

Compound

#2C8B5B

#2C8C8C

#8C2C5C

#8C2C2C

Variations

Lighter

#3CBD7C

#72C89D

#B1DBC6

Darker

#217249

#164F32

#0C2F1D

Saturation

#4D6A5C

#2C8C5C

#16A25C

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#2C8B5B

#76715E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2C8B5B

#818163

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2C8B5B

#3C8485

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greensleeves 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

#60955F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2C8B5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E9A84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#712C4E

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: #2C8B5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #2C8B5B;

CSS Variable

--color-greensleeves: #2C8B5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greensleeves': '#2C8B5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2C8B5B] text-[#2C8B5B]

SCSS

$greensleeves: #2C8B5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C8B5B?

#2C8B5B is Greensleeves, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2C8B5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greensleeves?

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

What colors pair well with Greensleeves?

Greensleeves 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 Greensleeves?

You can download Greensleeves 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 Greensleeves?

The hex code is #2C8B5B. In RGB it's 44, 139, 91, and in HSL it's 150°, 52%, 36%.

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