GREENS

Leaf Green

#2D572C

RGB 45, 87, 44 · HSL 119°, 33%, 26% · CMYK 48, 0, 49, 66

Leaf Green is #2D572C in HEX — rgb(45, 87, 44), hsl(119°, 33%, 26%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 49%, 66%).

Leaf Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 119°, 33%, 26%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2D572C

RGB45, 87, 44

HSL119°, 33%, 26%

HSV119°, 49%, 34%

CMYK48, 0, 49, 66

Decimal2971436

CSS RGBrgb(45, 87, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(119, 33%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Leaf Green 6002

Exact match

Behr

Hampton Green 450F-7

ΔE 5.2 · #38613A

Sherwin-Williams

Espalier SW6734

ΔE 5.3 · #2F5F3A

Dulux

Jurassic Park S24C9

ΔE 6.5 · #3C663D

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 10.2 · #275E42

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 10.3 · #4D663E

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

ΔE 10.4 · #236843

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 10.7 · #407148

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 11.6 · #1E6A43

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 12.2 · #4A754A

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.7 · #286A4C

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Adventure 739

ΔE 12.7 · #486649

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 14.2 · #5A7345

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 16.7 · #4E795B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 20.8 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 22.8 · #6E7E60

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

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

#2D572C

#572C58

Analogous

#43582C

#2D572C

#2C5842

Triadic

#2D572C

#2C2D58

#582C2D

Split-Complementary

#2D572C

#422C58

#582C43

Tetradic

#2D572C

#2C4358

#572C58

#58422C

Monochromatic

#091109

#132513

#2D572C

#478B46

#6BB46A

Rectangle

#2D572C

#2C5857

#572C58

#582C2D

Compound

#2D572C

#2C5842

#572C58

#582C43

Variations

Lighter

#478A46

#6FAE6E

#AECCAE

Darker

#234723

#183217

#0D1D0D

Saturation

#3C493C

#2D582C

#186E16

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D572C

#4E482E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D572C

#525234

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D572C

#345153

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Leaf 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

#616E3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D572C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E7360

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#482948

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: #2D572C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D572C;

CSS Variable

--color-leaf-green: #2D572C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leaf-green': '#2D572C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D572C] text-[#2D572C]

SCSS

$leaf-green: #2D572C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D572C?

#2D572C is Leaf Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2D572C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leaf Green?

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

What colors pair well with Leaf Green?

Leaf 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 Leaf Green?

You can download Leaf 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 Leaf Green?

The hex code is #2D572C. In RGB it's 45, 87, 44, and in HSL it's 119°, 33%, 26%.

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