GREENS

Time to Grow

#2D8E84

RGB 45, 142, 132 · HSL 174°, 52%, 37% · CMYK 68, 0, 7, 44

Time to Grow is #2D8E84 in HEX — rgb(45, 142, 132), hsl(174°, 52%, 37%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 7%, 44%).

Time to Grow pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 52%, 37%. 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#2D8E84

RGB45, 142, 132

HSL174°, 52%, 37%

HSV174°, 68%, 56%

CMYK68, 0, 7, 44

Decimal2985604

CSS RGBrgb(45, 142, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 52%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-550

ΔE 2 · #2F8C7F

Behr

Beach Towel S-G-510

ΔE 3 · #1D9186

Dulux

Tsunami S28F7

ΔE 3.1 · #289183

Sherwin-Williams

Thermal Spring SW6761

ΔE 3.1 · #3B8C80

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 3.5 · #18887C

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 4.1 · #149389

PPG

Azure Tide 1231-6

ΔE 4.2 · #2B9890

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Palm DE5726

ΔE 4.4 · #418D84

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 5.2 · #009185

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 5.5 · #00827C

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 5.5 · #108D8C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 11.5 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 14.2 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.9 · #317983

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 16.8 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#2D8E84

#8F2D37

Analogous

#2D8F55

#2D8E84

#2D688F

Triadic

#2D8E84

#862D8F

#8F862D

Split-Complementary

#2D8E84

#8F2D68

#8F552D

Tetradic

#2D8E84

#552D8F

#8F2D37

#688F2D

Monochromatic

#091B19

#1B554F

#2D8E84

#45C4B8

#7FD7CE

Rectangle

#2D8E84

#2D378F

#8F2D37

#8F862D

Compound

#2D8E84

#2D688F

#8F2D37

#8F552D

Variations

Lighter

#3DC0B3

#74C9C1

#B2DBD7

Darker

#22756C

#16524C

#0C302D

Saturation

#506D6A

#2D8F86

#17A698

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.31:1

Deuteranopia

#2D8E84

#737786

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2D8E84

#848485

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2D8E84

#368B8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Time to Grow 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

#61977E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2D8E84

Daylight 5500K

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

#4E9CA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#742D34

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: #2D8E84;

CSS — background

background-color: #2D8E84;

CSS Variable

--color-time-to-grow: #2D8E84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'time-to-grow': '#2D8E84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2D8E84] text-[#2D8E84]

SCSS

$time-to-grow: #2D8E84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D8E84?

#2D8E84 is Time to Grow, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2D8E84 warm or cool?

Time to Grow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Time to Grow?

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

What colors pair well with Time to Grow?

Time to Grow 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 Time to Grow?

You can download Time to Grow 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 Time to Grow?

The hex code is #2D8E84. In RGB it's 45, 142, 132, and in HSL it's 174°, 52%, 37%.

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