GREENS

Exquisite Emerald

#2DAF3B

RGB 45, 175, 59 · HSL 126°, 59%, 43% · CMYK 74, 0, 66, 31

Exquisite Emerald is #2DAF3B in HEX — rgb(45, 175, 59), hsl(126°, 59%, 43%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 66%, 31%).

Exquisite Emerald pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 126°, 59%, 43%. 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#2DAF3B

RGB45, 175, 59

HSL126°, 59%, 43%

HSV126°, 74%, 69%

CMYK74, 0, 66, 31

Decimal2993979

CSS RGBrgb(45, 175, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(126, 59%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exquisite Emerald P420-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Traffic 2032-20

ΔE 4.8 · #33A532

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 5.1 · #2AAA41

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 6.6 · #2AA238

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 6.9 · #00B131

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 12.9 · #00BB2D

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 13.6 · #41A94F

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 14.2 · #41B45C

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.6 · #52A84C

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 16.8 · #69AE44

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 19.5 · #3F8A24

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 24.2 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 24.4 · #73A236

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 39.2 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 40.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 50.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#2DAF3B

#AE2DA1

Analogous

#61AE2D

#2DAF3B

#2DAE7B

Triadic

#2DAF3B

#3A2DAE

#AE3A2D

Split-Complementary

#2DAF3B

#7B2DAE

#AE2D61

Tetradic

#2DAF3B

#2D61AE

#AE2DA1

#AE7B2D

Monochromatic

#0E3512

#1D7226

#2DAF3B

#55D361

#92E39A

Rectangle

#2DAF3B

#2DA1AE

#AE2DA1

#AE3A2D

Compound

#2DAF3B

#2DAE7B

#AE2DA1

#AE2D61

Variations

Lighter

#46CF54

#7CD485

#B7E1BB

Darker

#218E2C

#15631D

#0B3B10

Saturation

#5A815E

#2DAE3A

#16C528

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2DAF3B

#988B43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2DAF3B

#A2A256

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2DAF3B

#4AA2A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exquisite Emerald 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

#61B047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2DAF3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#4EB56C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE9

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.

#8C2E83

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: #2DAF3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #2DAF3B;

CSS Variable

--color-exquisite-emerald: #2DAF3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exquisite-emerald': '#2DAF3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2DAF3B] text-[#2DAF3B]

SCSS

$exquisite-emerald: #2DAF3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2DAF3B?

#2DAF3B is Exquisite Emerald, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #2DAF3B warm or cool?

Exquisite Emerald reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Exquisite Emerald?

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

What colors pair well with Exquisite Emerald?

Exquisite Emerald 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 Exquisite Emerald?

You can download Exquisite Emerald 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 Exquisite Emerald?

The hex code is #2DAF3B. In RGB it's 45, 175, 59, and in HSL it's 126°, 59%, 43%.

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