GREENS

Japanese Laurel

#2F7532

RGB 47, 117, 50 · HSL 123°, 43%, 32% · CMYK 60, 0, 57, 54

Japanese Laurel is #2F7532 in HEX — rgb(47, 117, 50), hsl(123°, 43%, 32%), cmyk(60%, 0%, 57%, 54%).

Japanese Laurel pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 43%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#2F7532

RGB47, 117, 50

HSL123°, 43%, 32%

HSV123°, 60%, 46%

CMYK60, 0, 57, 54

Decimal3110194

CSS RGBrgb(47, 117, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 43%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Emerald Green 6001

ΔE 2.5 · #287233

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 3.4 · #2B7B37

Behr

Sabal Palm 460D-7

ΔE 3.7 · #347030

Benjamin Moore

Clover 2034-10

ΔE 4.6 · #217438

Vista Paint

Tingle C-731

ΔE 4.7 · #2C7C33

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 6.9 · #458642

Dulux

Basil S24E9

ΔE 7.1 · #3E783F

Dunn-Edwards

Charmed Green DEA129

ΔE 9.9 · #007F3A

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 10 · #238848

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 10.2 · #4F854A

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 10.5 · #027944

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.4 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 16 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 17.3 · #507A4F

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 19.5 · #007856

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 31.3 · #768769

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

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

#2F7532

#752F71

Analogous

#4E752F

#2F7532

#2F7555

Triadic

#2F7532

#322F75

#75322F

Split-Complementary

#2F7532

#552F75

#752F4E

Tetradic

#2F7532

#2F4E75

#752F71

#75552F

Monochromatic

#071208

#193E1B

#2F7532

#44AB49

#74C879

Rectangle

#2F7532

#2F7175

#752F71

#75322F

Compound

#2F7532

#2F7555

#752F71

#752F4E

Variations

Lighter

#42A647

#71BD75

#B0D5B2

Darker

#245F27

#18421A

#0D270E

Saturation

#475C48

#2F7532

#178C1D

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

5.66:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2F7532

#675F36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F7532

#6D6D40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F7532

#3C6D6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Japanese Laurel 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

#638441

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F7532

Daylight 5500K

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

#508965

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#5F2C5C

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: #2F7532;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F7532;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-laurel: #2F7532;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-laurel': '#2F7532' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F7532] text-[#2F7532]

SCSS

$japanese-laurel: #2F7532;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F7532?

#2F7532 is Japanese Laurel, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2F7532 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japanese Laurel?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Laurel?

Japanese Laurel 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 Japanese Laurel?

You can download Japanese Laurel 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 Japanese Laurel?

The hex code is #2F7532. In RGB it's 47, 117, 50, and in HSL it's 123°, 43%, 32%.

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