GREENS

Genoa

#31796D

RGB 49, 121, 109 · HSL 170°, 42%, 33% · CMYK 60, 0, 10, 53

Genoa is #31796D in HEX — rgb(49, 121, 109), hsl(170°, 42%, 33%), cmyk(60%, 0%, 10%, 53%).

Genoa pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 42%, 33%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#31796D

RGB49, 121, 109

HSL170°, 42%, 33%

HSV170°, 60%, 47%

CMYK60, 0, 10, 53

Decimal3242349

CSS RGBrgb(49, 121, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 42%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Highlands 650

ΔE 3 · #3C7F70

Dulux

Nominee S27D8

ΔE 3.2 · #357565

Dunn-Edwards

Imperial Dynasty DE5727

ΔE 3.2 · #33746B

Behr

Tealish S440-6

ΔE 3.2 · #3D7B71

Valspar

Elegant Silk 5010-7

ΔE 3.9 · #378377

Kilz

Teal Green RG100-01

ΔE 4 · #36746C

Vista Paint

Emerald Valley K-257

ΔE 4.1 · #3B8272

PPG

Carlisle 1141-6

ΔE 5.8 · #45867C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 6.6 · #497E76

Sherwin-Williams

Poseidon SW6762

ΔE 6.9 · #016D60

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 8 · #00827C

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 8.5 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.8 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 11.8 · #317455

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 12.6 · #4E795B

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.9 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

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

#31796D

#77313D

Analogous

#317748

#31796D

#316077

Triadic

#31796D

#6C3177

#776C31

Split-Complementary

#31796D

#773160

#774831

Tetradic

#31796D

#483177

#77313D

#607731

Monochromatic

#071210

#1B413B

#31796D

#47AE9D

#79C8BB

Rectangle

#31796D

#313D77

#77313D

#776C31

Compound

#31796D

#316077

#77313D

#774831

Variations

Lighter

#45A897

#74BDB1

#B2D5CF

Darker

#266157

#19443D

#0E2824

Saturation

#4A5F5B

#31776C

#18907C

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

5.14:1

vs Black

4.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#31796D

#64666F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#31796D

#71716F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#31796D

#377675

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Genoa 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

#64876D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#31796D

Daylight 5500K

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

#518C91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#612E37

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: #31796D;

CSS — background

background-color: #31796D;

CSS Variable

--color-genoa: #31796D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'genoa': '#31796D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#31796D] text-[#31796D]

SCSS

$genoa: #31796D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #31796D?

#31796D is Genoa, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #31796D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genoa?

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

What colors pair well with Genoa?

Genoa 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 Genoa?

You can download Genoa 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 Genoa?

The hex code is #31796D. In RGB it's 49, 121, 109, and in HSL it's 170°, 42%, 33%.

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