GREENS

Whaling Waters

#2E7176

RGB 46, 113, 118 · HSL 184°, 44%, 32% · CMYK 61, 4, 0, 54

Whaling Waters is #2E7176 in HEX — rgb(46, 113, 118), hsl(184°, 44%, 32%), cmyk(61%, 4%, 0%, 54%).

Whaling Waters pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 44%, 32%. 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#2E7176

RGB46, 113, 118

HSL184°, 44%, 32%

HSV184°, 61%, 46%

CMYK61, 4, 0, 54

Decimal3043702

CSS RGBrgb(46, 113, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 44%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mallard Green S30D7

ΔE 0.8 · #2E7276

Kilz

Teal Treat RF100-02

ΔE 1.4 · #297077

Benjamin Moore

North 2053-30

ΔE 1.8 · #246E74

Behr

Cathedral 520F-6

ΔE 2 · #33767B

Vista Paint

Time for Teal K-209

ΔE 2.4 · #38757B

Dunn-Edwards

Peacock Plume DE5741

ΔE 2.7 · #206D71

Sherwin-Williams

Grand Canal SW6488

ΔE 3.5 · #3C797D

Valspar

Ocean Slumber 5004-8C

ΔE 4.1 · #3D6F74

PPG

Caribbean Holiday 13-28

ΔE 4.1 · #1C6B75

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 4.4 · #317983

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 5 · #0E707B

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 5.5 · #427E83

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 5.8 · #256D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 6.5 · #006669

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11.2 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 19.3 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#2E7176

#76322E

Analogous

#2E7656

#2E7176

#2E4D76

Triadic

#2E7176

#762E71

#71762E

Split-Complementary

#2E7176

#762E4D

#76562E

Tetradic

#2E7176

#562E76

#76322E

#4D762E

Monochromatic

#071212

#183C3E

#2E7176

#43A6AD

#73C3C9

Rectangle

#2E7176

#322E76

#76322E

#71762E

Compound

#2E7176

#2E4D76

#76322E

#76562E

Variations

Lighter

#41A1A7

#70B9BE

#B0D3D5

Darker

#235B5F

#174043

#0D2627

Saturation

#475B5C

#2E7176

#17858C

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

5.62:1

vs Black

3.74:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2E7176

#5B6177

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E7176

#696975

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E7176

#31716F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Whaling Waters 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

#628174

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E7176

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F8698

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.

#5F2F2B

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: #2E7176;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E7176;

CSS Variable

--color-whaling-waters: #2E7176;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whaling-waters': '#2E7176' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E7176] text-[#2E7176]

SCSS

$whaling-waters: #2E7176;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E7176?

#2E7176 is Whaling Waters, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2E7176 warm or cool?

Whaling Waters reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whaling Waters?

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

What colors pair well with Whaling Waters?

Whaling Waters 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 Whaling Waters?

You can download Whaling Waters 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 Whaling Waters?

The hex code is #2E7176. In RGB it's 46, 113, 118, and in HSL it's 184°, 44%, 32%.

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