GREENS

First Post

#2FBDA1

RGB 47, 189, 161 · HSL 168°, 60%, 46% · CMYK 75, 0, 15, 26

First Post is #2FBDA1 in HEX — rgb(47, 189, 161), hsl(168°, 60%, 46%), cmyk(75%, 0%, 15%, 26%).

First Post pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 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#2FBDA1

RGB47, 189, 161

HSL168°, 60%, 46%

HSV168°, 75%, 74%

CMYK75, 0, 15, 26

Decimal3128737

CSS RGBrgb(47, 189, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 60%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Capture S27G6 · SB8C2

ΔE 1.1 · #2CBA9E

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #2DBCA3

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 1.9 · #34C2A7

Behr

Bella Vista P470-6

ΔE 2.8 · #2AB8A0

Benjamin Moore

Teal 2039-40

ΔE 3.7 · #36C7A9

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 4.2 · #1DB394

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 6.4 · #40B8A4

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 7 · #49C49C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 9.7 · #56B78F

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 12.5 · #1FA497

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 14.3 · #57AA80

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 22 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.2 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 23.7 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 24 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 26.7 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#2FBDA1

#BC2F4B

Analogous

#2FBC59

#2FBDA1

#2F91BC

Triadic

#2FBDA1

#A02FBC

#BCA02F

Split-Complementary

#2FBDA1

#BC2F91

#BC592F

Tetradic

#2FBDA1

#592FBC

#BC2F4B

#91BC2F

Monochromatic

#104137

#207E6C

#2FBDA1

#60D7BF

#9DE7D8

Rectangle

#2FBDA1

#2F4BBC

#BC2F4B

#BCA02F

Compound

#2FBDA1

#2F91BC

#BC2F4B

#BC592F

Variations

Lighter

#4FD3B8

#82D7C6

#BBE3DB

Darker

#239981

#166B5A

#0C3F35

Saturation

#608A82

#2FBCA0

#17D3AE

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

8.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#2FBDA1

#9A9CA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2FBDA1

#AFAFA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2FBDA1

#42B7B7

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

#63BA94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#2FBDA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#50BFB8

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.

#973145

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: #2FBDA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #2FBDA1;

CSS Variable

--color-first-post: #2FBDA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-post': '#2FBDA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2FBDA1] text-[#2FBDA1]

SCSS

$first-post: #2FBDA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2FBDA1?

#2FBDA1 is First Post, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #2FBDA1 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 #2FBDA1. In RGB it's 47, 189, 161, and in HSL it's 168°, 60%, 46%.

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