GREENS

Highland Green

#2F5042

RGB 47, 80, 66 · HSL 155°, 26%, 25% · CMYK 41, 0, 18, 69

Highland Green is #2F5042 in HEX — rgb(47, 80, 66), hsl(155°, 26%, 25%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 18%, 69%).

Highland Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 26%, 25%. 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#2F5042

RGB47, 80, 66

HSL155°, 26%, 25%

HSV155°, 41%, 31%

CMYK41, 0, 18, 69

Decimal3100738

CSS RGBrgb(47, 80, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 26%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Highland Green S26B9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Hunt Club SW6468

ΔE 1.8 · #2A4F43

Behr

Sycamore Tree 480F-7

ΔE 2.8 · #294D3C

PPG

Black Spruce 1137-7

ΔE 3.2 · #395648

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 3.4 · #2C5545

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 4.7 · #39544B

Vista Paint

Woodland Fern K-272

ΔE 4.7 · #2A574C

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 2052-10

ΔE 5.1 · #1D4F43

Valspar

Ivy League 5010-5

ΔE 5.6 · #2E5B4F

Dunn-Edwards

Holly Bush DEA177

ΔE 5.7 · #355D51

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 6.2 · #415448

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 6.3 · #3A5F4E

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 6.5 · #214136

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 13.2 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 14.6 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 14.9 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

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

#2F5042

#502F3D

Analogous

#2F5032

#2F5042

#2F4E50

Triadic

#2F5042

#432F50

#50432F

Split-Complementary

#2F5042

#502F4E

#50322F

Tetradic

#2F5042

#322F50

#502F3D

#4E502F

Monochromatic

#09100D

#13201B

#2F5042

#4B816A

#6EAA91

Rectangle

#2F5042

#2F3D50

#502F3D

#50432F

Compound

#2F5042

#2F4E50

#502F3D

#50322F

Variations

Lighter

#4B816A

#73A690

#B0C8BE

Darker

#254135

#192D25

#0E1A15

Saturation

#3B4541

#2F5043

#186846

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

8.95:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2F5042

#464543

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F5042

#4C4C44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F5042

#324D4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Highland 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

#63694D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F5042

Daylight 5500K

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

#506E71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#442934

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: #2F5042;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F5042;

CSS Variable

--color-highland-green: #2F5042;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highland-green': '#2F5042' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F5042] text-[#2F5042]

SCSS

$highland-green: #2F5042;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F5042?

#2F5042 is Highland Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2F5042 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Highland Green?

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

What colors pair well with Highland Green?

Highland 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 Highland Green?

You can download Highland 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 Highland Green?

The hex code is #2F5042. In RGB it's 47, 80, 66, and in HSL it's 155°, 26%, 25%.

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