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Deep Emerald

#1F7045

Quality 0.94

Deep Emerald is a deep cool green colour with a matte finish and HEX value #1F7045. It is usually strongest in joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls where the brief calls for freshness and a grounded feel rather than a harsh statement. Colours at this value can shift noticeably between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so sample it beside trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before committing to a full room. Use it with a restrained supporting palette first, then add one stronger secondary accent only if the sample still feels flat.

Overview

Deep Emerald is a deep cool green colour with a matte finish and HEX value #1F7045. It is usually strongest in joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls where the brief calls for freshness and a grounded feel rather than a harsh statement. Colours at this value can shift noticeably between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials, so sample it beside trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before committing to a full room. Use it with a restrained supporting palette first, then add one stronger secondary accent only if the sample still feels flat.

RGB

31, 112, 69

HSL

148°, 57%, 28%

Contrast vs white

6.07:1

Contrast vs black

3.46:1

Quick guidance

This is a deep tone. It works best as an accent, joinery colour, or feature wall.

Where Deep Emerald works best

Deep Emerald is most dependable when you use it on joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls. On larger areas it needs enough natural light or lighter surrounding materials so the room does not close in. If you are unsure, start with one wall plane, joinery face, robe interior, vanity colour, or another contained surface, then review it in morning, afternoon, and night lighting before scaling it up.

Pairing and contrast advice

white or very light detailing usually reads more clearly against this colour, with contrast ratios of 3.46:1 against black and 6.07:1 against white. Deep Emerald usually pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass details. There are no linked style profiles yet, so keep the first palette pass simple and let materials do more of the visual work.

Finish notes

A matte finish keeps reflections low, which usually makes Deep Emerald feel softer and more even on broad wall surfaces. It is often the safer choice when you want the colour itself to do the work, but busy family zones still need a washable product and careful prep because low-sheen finishes can show scuffs sooner than harder coatings.

Frequently asked questions

What rooms does Deep Emerald usually suit best?

Deep Emerald is usually strongest in joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls. The best location still depends on natural light, room size, and the materials around it, so test it in the actual space rather than relying on a digital swatch alone.

What colours and materials pair well with Deep Emerald?

Deep Emerald generally works best with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass details. Start with adjacent neutrals first, then introduce one stronger accent only after the sample feels settled in the room.

Should Deep Emerald be used with dark or light trim and text?

White or very light detailing usually keeps better contrast on this colour than black. Even with the contrast maths as a guide, paint it next to your trim colour and hardware because sheen, texture, and room lighting can still shift the final read.

Linked styles

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