GREENS

Gumdrop Green

#2EA785

RGB 46, 167, 133 · HSL 163°, 57%, 42% · CMYK 72, 0, 20, 35

Gumdrop Green is #2EA785 in HEX — rgb(46, 167, 133), hsl(163°, 57%, 42%), cmyk(72%, 0%, 20%, 35%).

Gumdrop Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 163°, 57%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#2EA785

RGB46, 167, 133

HSL163°, 57%, 42%

HSV163°, 72%, 65%

CMYK72, 0, 20, 35

Decimal3057541

CSS RGBrgb(46, 167, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 57%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 2.3 · #19A585

Benjamin Moore

Island 593

ΔE 2.6 · #3CA782

Behr

Thai Teal M460-6

ΔE 2.9 · #2EA78A

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 3.5 · #00A483

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 3.7 · #00A283

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 4 · #00A98A

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 4.4 · #009D7D

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 7.8 · #009F8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 7.8 · #56B78F

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 8.3 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 8.5 · #57AA80

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 14.8 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.4 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.2 · #84B59C

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 22 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 24.9 · #507A4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#2EA785

#A82E51

Analogous

#2EA849

#2EA785

#2E8EA8

Triadic

#2EA785

#862EA8

#A8862E

Split-Complementary

#2EA785

#A82E8E

#A8492E

Tetradic

#2EA785

#492EA8

#A82E51

#8EA82E

Monochromatic

#0D3026

#1E6C56

#2EA785

#53D0AC

#8FE0C9

Rectangle

#2EA785

#2E51A8

#A82E51

#A8862E

Compound

#2EA785

#2E8EA8

#A82E51

#A8492E

Variations

Lighter

#45CCA6

#7BD1B9

#B7E0D4

Darker

#22896C

#16604B

#0C392C

Saturation

#597D73

#2EA886

#17BF90

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#2EA785

#8A8988

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2EA785

#9A9A8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2EA785

#3FA1A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gumdrop 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

#62AA7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2EA785

Daylight 5500K

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

#4FAFA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#872F48

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: #2EA785;

CSS — background

background-color: #2EA785;

CSS Variable

--color-gumdrop-green: #2EA785;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gumdrop-green': '#2EA785' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2EA785] text-[#2EA785]

SCSS

$gumdrop-green: #2EA785;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2EA785?

#2EA785 is Gumdrop Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2EA785 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gumdrop Green?

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

What colors pair well with Gumdrop Green?

Gumdrop 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 Gumdrop Green?

You can download Gumdrop 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 Gumdrop Green?

The hex code is #2EA785. In RGB it's 46, 167, 133, and in HSL it's 163°, 57%, 42%.

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