GREENS

Gameboy Shade

#306230

RGB 48, 98, 48 · HSL 120°, 34%, 29% · CMYK 51, 0, 51, 62

Gameboy Shade is #306230 in HEX — rgb(48, 98, 48), hsl(120°, 34%, 29%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 51%, 62%).

Gameboy Shade pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 34%, 29%. 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#306230

RGB48, 98, 48

HSL120°, 34%, 29%

HSV120°, 51%, 38%

CMYK51, 0, 51, 62

Decimal3170864

CSS RGBrgb(48, 98, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 34%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Arcala Green S24D9

ΔE 4.7 · #3B6C3D

RAL

Fern Green 6025

ΔE 4.8 · #3D642D

Behr

Windy Pine 470D-7

ΔE 5.6 · #29652B

Sherwin-Williams

Derbyshire SW6741

ΔE 6.1 · #245E36

Benjamin Moore

Cat's 2036-10

ΔE 8.6 · #307047

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 8.6 · #407148

Vista Paint

The Back Nine K-288

ΔE 9.2 · #236843

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 9.5 · #1E6A43

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 9.9 · #4A754A

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 10.7 · #4C7C4B

PPG

Mountain Forest 1130-7

ΔE 11.9 · #4D663E

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 11.9 · #507A4F

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 13.2 · #5A7345

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 16.5 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 18.6 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 22.8 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#306230

#633163

Analogous

#4A6331

#306230

#31634A

Triadic

#306230

#313163

#633131

Split-Complementary

#306230

#4A3163

#63314A

Tetradic

#306230

#314A63

#633163

#634A31

Monochromatic

#081108

#183018

#306230

#4A964A

#73BA73

Rectangle

#306230

#316363

#633163

#633131

Compound

#306230

#31634A

#633163

#63314A

Variations

Lighter

#499449

#73B273

#B1CFB1

Darker

#265026

#193819

#0E210E

Saturation

#425142

#316331

#187B18

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

7.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#306230

#575133

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#306230

#5C5C39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#306230

#385B5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gameboy Shade 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

#63763F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#306230

Daylight 5500K

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

#517B63

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.

#512D51

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: #306230;

CSS — background

background-color: #306230;

CSS Variable

--color-gameboy-shade: #306230;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gameboy-shade': '#306230' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#306230] text-[#306230]

SCSS

$gameboy-shade: #306230;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #306230?

#306230 is Gameboy Shade, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #306230 warm or cool?

Gameboy Shade reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gameboy Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Gameboy Shade?

Gameboy Shade 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 Gameboy Shade?

You can download Gameboy Shade 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 Gameboy Shade?

The hex code is #306230. In RGB it's 48, 98, 48, and in HSL it's 120°, 34%, 29%.

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