GREENS

Monster Monstera

#2F8351

RGB 47, 131, 81 · HSL 144°, 47%, 35% · CMYK 64, 0, 38, 49

Monster Monstera is #2F8351 in HEX — rgb(47, 131, 81), hsl(144°, 47%, 35%), cmyk(64%, 0%, 38%, 49%).

Monster Monstera pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 47%, 35%. 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#2F8351

RGB47, 131, 81

HSL144°, 47%, 35%

HSV144°, 64%, 51%

CMYK64, 0, 38, 49

Decimal3113809

CSS RGBrgb(47, 131, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 47%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greener Grass S25E8

ΔE 1.7 · #2F834E

Benjamin Moore

Nile 2035-30

ΔE 2.3 · #358455

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 3.1 · #2B834C

Sherwin-Williams

Lucky Green SW6926

ΔE 3.4 · #238652

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

ΔE 3.9 · #2C8B5B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 5.4 · #128458

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 6 · #317F43

Dunn-Edwards

Shamrock Field DE5664

ΔE 6 · #358D52

Vista Paint

Forever Green K-296

ΔE 6 · #1F7D43

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 6.6 · #027944

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 9 · #238848

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 9.9 · #006F49

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 10.1 · #007856

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 11 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 13.5 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 26.5 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#2F8351

#832F62

Analogous

#38832F

#2F8351

#2F837B

Triadic

#2F8351

#512F83

#83512F

Split-Complementary

#2F8351

#7B2F83

#832F38

Tetradic

#2F8351

#2F3883

#832F62

#837B2F

Monochromatic

#07130C

#1B4B2E

#2F8351

#44BB74

#7CD09D

Rectangle

#2F8351

#2F6283

#832F62

#83512F

Compound

#2F8351

#2F837B

#832F62

#832F38

Variations

Lighter

#41B46F

#74C394

#B2D8C1

Darker

#246B40

#184A2C

#0D2C19

Saturation

#4D6657

#2F8351

#189B4C

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

4.68:1

vs Black

4.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#2F8351

#706B54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2F8351

#7A7A5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2F8351

#3D7C7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Monster Monstera 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

#638F58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2F8351

Daylight 5500K

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

#50947C

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.

#6A2E52

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: #2F8351;

CSS — background

background-color: #2F8351;

CSS Variable

--color-monster-monstera: #2F8351;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monster-monstera': '#2F8351' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2F8351] text-[#2F8351]

SCSS

$monster-monstera: #2F8351;

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#008158 · ΔE 6.9

Green with Envy

#429565 · ΔE 7.2

Vine Green

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#448C4E · ΔE 7.6

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#007C56 · ΔE 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F8351?

#2F8351 is Monster Monstera, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #2F8351 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monster Monstera?

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

What colors pair well with Monster Monstera?

Monster Monstera 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 Monster Monstera?

You can download Monster Monstera 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 Monster Monstera?

The hex code is #2F8351. In RGB it's 47, 131, 81, and in HSL it's 144°, 47%, 35%.

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