GREENS

Tropical

#49AC2D

RGB 73, 172, 45 · HSL 107°, 59%, 43% · CMYK 58, 0, 74, 33

Tropical is #49AC2D in HEX — rgb(73, 172, 45), hsl(107°, 59%, 43%), cmyk(58%, 0%, 74%, 33%).

Tropical pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 107°, 59%, 43%. 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#49AC2D

RGB73, 172, 45

HSL107°, 59%, 43%

HSV107°, 74%, 67%

CMYK58, 0, 74, 33

Decimal4828205

CSS RGBrgb(73, 172, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 59%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2030-20

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 4.9 · #5AB32C

Behr

Belfast M390-6

ΔE 7.1 · #44B11F

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 9.6 · #57A639

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 10.2 · #5CA83B

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 10.3 · #6CB037

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 11.4 · #00B131

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 13 · #69AE44

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.8 · #52A84C

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 16.3 · #41A94F

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 17.1 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 19.1 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 22.1 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 34.5 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 38.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 49.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

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

#49AC2D

#922DAE

Analogous

#8AAE2D

#49AC2D

#2DAE52

Triadic

#49AC2D

#2D49AE

#AE2D49

Split-Complementary

#49AC2D

#522DAE

#AE2D8A

Tetradic

#49AC2D

#2D8AAE

#922DAE

#AE522D

Monochromatic

#16350E

#30721D

#49AC2D

#70D355

#A3E392

Rectangle

#49AC2D

#2DAE92

#922DAE

#AE2D49

Compound

#49AC2D

#2DAE52

#922DAE

#AE2D8A

Variations

Lighter

#64CF46

#8FD47C

#C0E1B7

Darker

#398E21

#266315

#163B0B

Saturation

#63815A

#49AE2D

#3CC516

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#49AC2D

#9A8B36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#49AC2D

#A0A04E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#49AC2D

#5C9EA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical 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

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How it looks under different light

#76AE3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#49AC2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#63B361

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE8

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.

#782E8C

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: #49AC2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #49AC2D;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical: #49AC2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical': '#49AC2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#49AC2D] text-[#49AC2D]

SCSS

$tropical: #49AC2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49AC2D?

#49AC2D is Tropical, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #49AC2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical?

Tropical 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 Tropical?

You can download Tropical 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 Tropical?

The hex code is #49AC2D. In RGB it's 73, 172, 45, and in HSL it's 107°, 59%, 43%.

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