GREENS

Green

#2E8A59

RGB 46, 138, 89 · HSL 148°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 67, 0, 36, 46

Green is #2E8A59 in HEX — rgb(46, 138, 89), hsl(148°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 36%, 46%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 50%, 36%. 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#2E8A59

RGB46, 138, 89

HSL148°, 50%, 36%

HSV148°, 67%, 54%

CMYK67, 0, 36, 46

Decimal3050073

CSS RGBrgb(46, 138, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

ΔE 0.9 · #2C8B5B

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 2.8 · #348A5D

Benjamin Moore

Nile 2035-30

ΔE 3.8 · #358455

Dulux

Greener Grass S25E8

ΔE 3.9 · #2F834E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 4.4 · #128458

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 4.6 · #2B834C

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 5.6 · #358D52

Vista Paint

Center Field K-280

ΔE 6.3 · #008B56

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 7.9 · #308446

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 8 · #027944

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 8.5 · #2A9E6E

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 9.1 · #238848

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 9.3 · #42A370

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.5 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 15.5 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 27.4 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

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

#2E8A59

#8A2E5F

Analogous

#318A2E

#2E8A59

#2E8A87

Triadic

#2E8A59

#592E8A

#8A592E

Split-Complementary

#2E8A59

#872E8A

#8A2E31

Tetradic

#2E8A59

#2E318A

#8A2E5F

#8A872E

Monochromatic

#08170F

#1B5034

#2E8A59

#44C17E

#7DD4A5

Rectangle

#2E8A59

#2E5F8A

#8A2E5F

#8A592E

Compound

#2E8A59

#2E8A87

#8A2E5F

#8A2E31

Variations

Lighter

#3EBB78

#73C79A

#B2DAC5

Darker

#237047

#174E31

#0C2E1C

Saturation

#4E6A5B

#2E8A59

#17A157

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.90:1

Deuteranopia

#2E8A59

#76705C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E8A59

#808061

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E8A59

#3D8284

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#62945E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2E8A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#4F9982

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.

#6F2D50

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: #2E8A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E8A59;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #2E8A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#2E8A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E8A59] text-[#2E8A59]

SCSS

$green: #2E8A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E8A59?

#2E8A59 is Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2E8A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #2E8A59. In RGB it's 46, 138, 89, and in HSL it's 148°, 50%, 36%.

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