GREENS

Microwave Blue

#2D5354

RGB 45, 83, 84 · HSL 182°, 30%, 25% · CMYK 46, 1, 0, 67

Microwave Blue is #2D5354 in HEX — rgb(45, 83, 84), hsl(182°, 30%, 25%), cmyk(46%, 1%, 0%, 67%).

Microwave Blue pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 30%, 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#2D5354

RGB45, 83, 84

HSL182°, 30%, 25%

HSV182°, 46%, 33%

CMYK46, 1, 0, 67

Decimal2970452

CSS RGBrgb(45, 83, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 30%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Microwave Blue S30B8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mallard 2053-10

ΔE 1.7 · #2A4F50

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

ΔE 2.6 · #2A5757

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 3.6 · #315753

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 4 · #315955

PPG

Crystal Ball 1144-7

ΔE 4 · #365955

Vista Paint

Deep Sea Dream K-1251

ΔE 4.1 · #205258

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 4.6 · #395255

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 4.8 · #30555D

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 6.6 · #376167

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 9.4 · #3D4E57

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10 · #415448

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 10.8 · #434B4D

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 10.9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 11.2 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 11.5 · #494F50

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

#2D5354

#532E2D

Analogous

#2D5341

#2D5354

#2D3E53

Triadic

#2D5354

#532D52

#52532D

Split-Complementary

#2D5354

#532D3E

#53412D

Tetradic

#2D5354

#412D53

#532E2D

#3E532D

Monochromatic

#091011

#122121

#2D5354

#478385

#6AACAF

Rectangle

#2D5354

#2E2D53

#532E2D

#52532D

Compound

#2D5354

#2D3E53

#532E2D

#53412D

Variations

Lighter

#478385

#6FA8AA

#AEC9CA

Darker

#234243

#172E2F

#0D1B1B

Saturation

#3A4545

#2D5253

#166669

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

8.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D5354

#454955

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D5354

#4E4E54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D5354

#2F5351

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Microwave Blue 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

#616B5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D5354

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E707E

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.

#442928

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: #2D5354;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D5354;

CSS Variable

--color-microwave-blue: #2D5354;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'microwave-blue': '#2D5354' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D5354] text-[#2D5354]

SCSS

$microwave-blue: #2D5354;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D5354?

#2D5354 is Microwave Blue, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2D5354 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Microwave Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Microwave Blue?

Microwave Blue 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 Microwave Blue?

You can download Microwave Blue 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 Microwave Blue?

The hex code is #2D5354. In RGB it's 45, 83, 84, and in HSL it's 182°, 30%, 25%.

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