GREENS

Calypso Green

#2E5F60

RGB 46, 95, 96 · HSL 181°, 35%, 28% · CMYK 52, 1, 0, 62

Calypso Green is #2E5F60 in HEX — rgb(46, 95, 96), hsl(181°, 35%, 28%), cmyk(52%, 1%, 0%, 62%).

Calypso Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 35%, 28%. 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#2E5F60

RGB46, 95, 96

HSL181°, 35%, 28%

HSV181°, 52%, 38%

CMYK52, 1, 0, 62

Decimal3039072

CSS RGBrgb(46, 95, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 35%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Calypso Green S30C8

ΔE 1.4 · #2E605F

Benjamin Moore

Oasis 2049-20

ΔE 2.6 · #235B5E

Behr

Teal Forest 510F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #2A5757

Valspar

Classic Teal 5011-8

ΔE 4.1 · #285B62

Vista Paint

Turquoise Ocean K-1250

ΔE 4.3 · #245A61

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 4.3 · #315955

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Sea Dive SW7618

ΔE 4.3 · #376167

PPG

Emerald Pool 1146-7

ΔE 4.8 · #155E60

Kilz

Tempest RE290-01

ΔE 6.6 · #3A6C73

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Stream 669

ΔE 7 · #30555D

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 9.8 · #006673

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 10.1 · #256D7B

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10.4 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 11.1 · #0E707B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 12.4 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 12.4 · #586768

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#2E5F60

#602F2E

Analogous

#2E6048

#2E5F60

#2E4760

Triadic

#2E5F60

#602E60

#60602E

Split-Complementary

#2E5F60

#602E47

#60482E

Tetradic

#2E5F60

#482E60

#602F2E

#47602E

Monochromatic

#081111

#162C2D

#2E5F60

#479394

#6EB8B9

Rectangle

#2E5F60

#2F2E60

#602F2E

#60602E

Compound

#2E5F60

#2E4760

#602F2E

#60482E

Variations

Lighter

#469192

#70B1B2

#AFCECE

Darker

#244D4E

#183636

#0E2020

Saturation

#404F4F

#2E6060

#177678

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

7.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E5F60

#4E5261

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E5F60

#595960

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E5F60

#305E5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calypso 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

#627463

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E5F60

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F7987

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#4F2B2B

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: #2E5F60;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E5F60;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso-green: #2E5F60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso-green': '#2E5F60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E5F60] text-[#2E5F60]

SCSS

$calypso-green: #2E5F60;

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#3D615E · ΔE 4.4

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#255456 · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E5F60?

#2E5F60 is Calypso Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2E5F60 warm or cool?

Calypso Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Calypso Green?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso Green?

Calypso 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 Calypso Green?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso Green?

The hex code is #2E5F60. In RGB it's 46, 95, 96, and in HSL it's 181°, 35%, 28%.

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