BROWNS

Metal Construction Green

#2F2E1F

RGB 47, 46, 31 · HSL 56°, 21%, 15% · CMYK 0, 2, 34, 82

Metal Construction Green is #2F2E1F in HEX — rgb(47, 46, 31), hsl(56°, 21%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 34%, 82%).

Metal Construction Green pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 56°, 21%, 15%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#2F2E1F

RGB47, 46, 31

HSL56°, 21%, 15%

HSV56°, 34%, 18%

CMYK0, 2, 34, 82

Decimal3091999

CSS RGBrgb(47, 46, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 21%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 2.8 · #312F24

RAL

Brown Green 6008

ΔE 4.8 · #39352A

Behr

Thorny Branch S-H-780

ΔE 7 · #343B2F

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 7.9 · #373B33

Vista Paint

Carbon Copy K-816

ΔE 8 · #3C3731

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 8.5 · #373632

Dulux

Fairoaks SG5E9

ΔE 9 · #3A3C36

Sherwin-Williams

Andiron SW6174

ΔE 9.2 · #424036

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 10.2 · #302F2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 10.3 · #484435

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.4 · #392A27

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 11 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 11.1 · #383737

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 11.8 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 13.3 · #414040

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 14 · #444B43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2F2E1F

#1E1F2E

Analogous

#2E251E

#2F2E1F

#272E1E

Triadic

#2F2E1F

#1E2E2D

#2D1E2E

Split-Complementary

#2F2E1F

#1E272E

#251E2E

Tetradic

#2F2E1F

#1E2E25

#1E1F2E

#2E1E27

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#2F2E1F

#5D5A3C

#8B885B

Rectangle

#2F2E1F

#1F2E1E

#1E1F2E

#2D1E2E

Compound

#2F2E1F

#272E1E

#1E1F2E

#251E2E

Variations

Lighter

#636040

#939067

#BEBDA8

Darker

#252418

#1A1910

#0F0F09

Saturation

#292824

#2E2D1E

#3D3A0F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

13.71:1

AAA

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F2E1F

#302D1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F2E1F

#2E2E21

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F2E1F

#302C2D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Metal Construction Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#634F32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F2E1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#505457

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#222439

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #2F2E1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F2E1F;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-construction-green: #2F2E1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-construction-green': '#2F2E1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F2E1F] text-[#2F2E1F]

SCSS

$metal-construction-green: #2F2E1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F2E1F?

#2F2E1F is Metal Construction Green, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #2F2E1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metal Construction Green?

Metal Construction Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Metal Construction Green?

Metal Construction Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Metal Construction Green?

You can download Metal Construction 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 Metal Construction Green?

The hex code is #2F2E1F. In RGB it's 47, 46, 31, and in HSL it's 56°, 21%, 15%.

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