GREENS

Jolly Green

#2E573C

RGB 46, 87, 60 · HSL 140°, 31%, 26% · CMYK 47, 0, 31, 66

Jolly Green is #2E573C in HEX — rgb(46, 87, 60), hsl(140°, 31%, 26%), cmyk(47%, 0%, 31%, 66%).

Jolly Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 31%, 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#2E573C

RGB46, 87, 60

HSL140°, 31%, 26%

HSV140°, 47%, 34%

CMYK47, 0, 31, 66

Decimal3036988

CSS RGBrgb(46, 87, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 31%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Jolly Green BXC-33

Exact match

Dulux

Green Stain S25C9

ΔE 2 · #2B553D

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 4.2 · #205134

Benjamin Moore

Buffett CW-535

ΔE 4.8 · #275E42

RAL

Turquoise Green 6016

ΔE 6.2 · #1E5945

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 6.3 · #35664B

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 7.1 · #155843

PPG

Billiard Green 1139-7

ΔE 7.2 · #305A4A

Vista Paint

Glory Green K-1253

ΔE 7.5 · #386651

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 7.8 · #3A5F4E

Kilz

Tropical Foliage RG290-01

ΔE 8.1 · #3C5F4E

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 9.8 · #015B41

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 10 · #286A4C

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 19.5 · #686A47

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 20.1 · #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

#2E573C

#572E49

Analogous

#35572E

#2E573C

#2E5750

Triadic

#2E573C

#3B2E57

#573B2E

Split-Complementary

#2E573C

#502E57

#572E35

Tetradic

#2E573C

#2E3557

#572E49

#57502E

Monochromatic

#09110B

#132519

#2E573C

#48895E

#6CB283

Rectangle

#2E573C

#2E4957

#572E49

#573B2E

Compound

#2E573C

#2E5750

#572E49

#572E35

Variations

Lighter

#48885D

#70AC84

#AFCBB8

Darker

#24462F

#183120

#0E1D13

Saturation

#3C4840

#2E573B

#176E34

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

8.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.54:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E573C

#4D4A3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E573C

#525240

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E573C

#335354

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jolly 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

#626E48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E573C

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F736C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#472A3D

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: #2E573C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E573C;

CSS Variable

--color-jolly-green: #2E573C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jolly-green': '#2E573C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E573C] text-[#2E573C]

SCSS

$jolly-green: #2E573C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E573C?

#2E573C is Jolly Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2E573C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jolly Green?

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

What colors pair well with Jolly Green?

Jolly 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 Jolly Green?

You can download Jolly 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 Jolly Green?

The hex code is #2E573C. In RGB it's 46, 87, 60, and in HSL it's 140°, 31%, 26%.

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