GREENS

First Post

#2FBD9C

RGB 47, 189, 156 · HSL 166°, 60%, 46% · CMYK 75, 0, 17, 26

First Post is #2FBD9C in HEX — rgb(47, 189, 156), hsl(166°, 60%, 46%), cmyk(75%, 0%, 17%, 26%).

First Post pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 60%, 46%. 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#2FBD9C

RGB47, 189, 156

HSL166°, 60%, 46%

HSV166°, 75%, 74%

CMYK75, 0, 17, 26

Decimal3128732

CSS RGBrgb(47, 189, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 60%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

First Post S27H6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 615

ΔE 3.1 · #01BA99

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 3.7 · #1DB394

Behr

Aquatic Green 510D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #45C19B

Dunn-Edwards

Jadeite DE5683

ΔE 3.8 · #38C6A1

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

ΔE 4.5 · #2DBCA3

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 4.9 · #49C49C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 8.6 · #56B78F

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 8.9 · #40B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 13.4 · #57AA80

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 14.6 · #1FA497

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 22.8 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.2 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 24.9 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 25.5 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 26.1 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#2FBD9C

#BC2F50

Analogous

#2FBC54

#2FBD9C

#2F96BC

Triadic

#2FBD9C

#9B2FBC

#BC9B2F

Split-Complementary

#2FBD9C

#BC2F96

#BC542F

Tetradic

#2FBD9C

#542FBC

#BC2F50

#96BC2F

Monochromatic

#104136

#207E68

#2FBD9C

#60D7BB

#9DE7D5

Rectangle

#2FBD9C

#2F50BC

#BC2F50

#BC9B2F

Compound

#2FBD9C

#2F96BC

#BC2F50

#BC542F

Variations

Lighter

#4FD3B4

#82D7C3

#BBE3DA

Darker

#23997D

#166B57

#0C3F33

Saturation

#608A81

#2FBC9B

#17D3A7

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2FBD9C

#9B9B9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2FBD9C

#AFAFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2FBD9C

#43B7B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

First Post 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

#63BA90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2FBD9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#50BFB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#973149

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: #2FBD9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #2FBD9C;

CSS Variable

--color-first-post: #2FBD9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-post': '#2FBD9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2FBD9C] text-[#2FBD9C]

SCSS

$first-post: #2FBD9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2FBD9C?

#2FBD9C is First Post, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2FBD9C warm or cool?

First Post reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Post?

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

What colors pair well with First Post?

First Post 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 First Post?

You can download First Post 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 First Post?

The hex code is #2FBD9C. In RGB it's 47, 189, 156, and in HSL it's 166°, 60%, 46%.

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