GREENS

Ivy League

#2E5B4F

RGB 46, 91, 79 · HSL 164°, 33%, 27% · CMYK 49, 0, 13, 64

Ivy League is #2E5B4F in HEX — rgb(46, 91, 79), hsl(164°, 33%, 27%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 13%, 64%).

Ivy League pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 33%, 27%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2E5B4F

RGB46, 91, 79

HSL164°, 33%, 27%

HSV164°, 49%, 36%

CMYK49, 0, 13, 64

Decimal3038031

CSS RGBrgb(46, 91, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 33%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ivy League 5010-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Deep Loden Green K-1252

ΔE 1.4 · #305E51

PPG

Holly Leaf 1143-7

ΔE 1.4 · #2E5A50

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 1.9 · #355D51

Behr

Silken Pine N430-7

ΔE 2 · #335C52

Dulux

Old Money S27D9

ΔE 2.2 · #2C5C4D

Benjamin Moore

Gondola 602

ΔE 2.8 · #385D50

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 3.3 · #356253

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 3.7 · #2C5545

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 4.2 · #3A5F4E

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 5.2 · #2A4F43

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.1 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 11.1 · #214136

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 14 · #286A4C

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 15.3 · #587675

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 15.9 · #586768

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

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

#2E5B4F

#5C2E3A

Analogous

#2E5C39

#2E5B4F

#2E515C

Triadic

#2E5B4F

#4F2E5C

#5C4F2E

Split-Complementary

#2E5B4F

#5C2E51

#5C392E

Tetradic

#2E5B4F

#392E5C

#5C2E3A

#515C2E

Monochromatic

#09110F

#152923

#2E5B4F

#488E7C

#6DB6A2

Rectangle

#2E5B4F

#2E3A5C

#5C2E3A

#5C4F2E

Compound

#2E5B4F

#2E515C

#5C2E3A

#5C392E

Variations

Lighter

#478D7A

#70AF9E

#AFCDC5

Darker

#244A40

#18342C

#0E1E1A

Saturation

#3E4C48

#2E5C4F

#17735A

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

7.70:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E5B4F

#4E4E50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E5B4F

#555551

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E5B4F

#325958

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ivy League 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

#627156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E5B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F767B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#4B2A33

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: #2E5B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E5B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-ivy-league: #2E5B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivy-league': '#2E5B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E5B4F] text-[#2E5B4F]

SCSS

$ivy-league: #2E5B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E5B4F?

#2E5B4F is Ivy League, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2E5B4F warm or cool?

Ivy League reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ivy League?

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

What colors pair well with Ivy League?

Ivy League 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 Ivy League?

You can download Ivy League 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 Ivy League?

The hex code is #2E5B4F. In RGB it's 46, 91, 79, and in HSL it's 164°, 33%, 27%.

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