GREENS

Bright Nori

#2D5E22

RGB 45, 94, 34 · HSL 109°, 47%, 25% · CMYK 52, 0, 64, 63

Bright Nori is #2D5E22 in HEX — rgb(45, 94, 34), hsl(109°, 47%, 25%), cmyk(52%, 0%, 64%, 63%).

Bright Nori pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 47%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2D5E22

RGB45, 94, 34

HSL109°, 47%, 25%

HSV109°, 64%, 37%

CMYK52, 0, 64, 63

Decimal2973218

CSS RGBrgb(45, 94, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 47%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grass Green 6010

ΔE 4.1 · #35682D

Behr

Windy Pine 470D-7

ΔE 4.4 · #29652B

Dulux

Arcala Green S24D9

ΔE 9.8 · #3B6C3D

Sherwin-Williams

Derbyshire SW6741

ΔE 11.4 · #245E36

Benjamin Moore

Seaweed 2035-10

ΔE 11.5 · #146A39

Vista Paint

Dark Drama K-336

ΔE 12.6 · #537640

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 14 · #407148

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 14.3 · #4C7C4B

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 14.5 · #1E6A43

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 14.7 · #4A754A

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 15.9 · #4D663E

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 16.2 · #458642

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 16.3 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 21.8 · #007856

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 21.9 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 25.8 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#2D5E22

#53225E

Analogous

#4B5E22

#2D5E22

#225E35

Triadic

#2D5E22

#222D5E

#5E222D

Split-Complementary

#2D5E22

#35225E

#5E224B

Tetradic

#2D5E22

#224B5E

#53225E

#5E3522

Monochromatic

#091307

#12250E

#2D5E22

#489636

#6AC256

Rectangle

#2D5E22

#225E53

#53225E

#5E222D

Compound

#2D5E22

#225E35

#53225E

#5E224B

Variations

Lighter

#489636

#6FBA5E

#AED2A6

Darker

#234C1A

#183511

#0D1F09

Saturation

#3A4937

#2D5E22

#226F11

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

7.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2D5E22

#544D25

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D5E22

#58582F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D5E22

#365759

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bright Nori 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

#617335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D5E22

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E7859

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#44214C

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: #2D5E22;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D5E22;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-nori: #2D5E22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-nori': '#2D5E22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D5E22] text-[#2D5E22]

SCSS

$bright-nori: #2D5E22;

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#136938 · ΔE 11.3

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#207337 · ΔE 11.9

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#227442 · ΔE 13.3

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#2F6F46 · ΔE 13.7

Amazon Moss

#00703A · ΔE 14.2

Vine Green

#2F7D3F · ΔE 14.2

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#347E50 · ΔE 16.5

Rainforest Foliage

#105A3C · ΔE 17.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D5E22?

#2D5E22 is Bright Nori, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2D5E22 warm or cool?

Bright Nori reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Nori?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Nori?

Bright Nori 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 Bright Nori?

You can download Bright Nori 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 Bright Nori?

The hex code is #2D5E22. In RGB it's 45, 94, 34, and in HSL it's 109°, 47%, 25%.

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