GREENS

Shamrock

#009E60

RGB 0, 158, 96 · HSL 156°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 100, 0, 39, 38

Shamrock is #009E60 in HEX — rgb(0, 158, 96), hsl(156°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 39%, 38%).

Shamrock pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 100%, 31%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#009E60

RGB0, 158, 96

HSL156°, 100%, 31%

HSV156°, 100%, 62%

CMYK100, 0, 39, 38

Decimal40544

CSS RGBrgb(0, 158, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 1.6 · #01A263

Dunn-Edwards

Jungle DE5677

ΔE 2.3 · #00A466

PPG

Green Gloss 1227-7

ΔE 5.1 · #00955E

Behr

Mystic Turquoise P450-7

ΔE 7.1 · #23AF69

Dulux

Garnish S25H8

ΔE 7.2 · #1E974E

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 7.8 · #2FA470

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 8.6 · #019D6E

Vista Paint

Tropical Tale C-716

ΔE 8.7 · #33A16E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 9.5 · #2A9E6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 10.8 · #239A6D

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 10.9 · #42A370

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 13.8 · #308446

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.7 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 14.7 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 28.3 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 34.6 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#009E60

#9E003F

Analogous

#009E10

#009E60

#008E9E

Triadic

#009E60

#5F009E

#9E5F00

Split-Complementary

#009E60

#9E008E

#9E1000

Tetradic

#009E60

#10009E

#9E003F

#8E9E00

Monochromatic

#001A0F

#005231

#009E60

#00EB8D

#38FFAF

Rectangle

#009E60

#003F9E

#9E003F

#9E5F00

Compound

#009E60

#008E9E

#9E003F

#9E1000

Variations

Lighter

#00E489

#3CEFA7

#96EDCA

Darker

#007E4C

#005734

#00331E

Saturation

#376754

#009E5F

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#009E60

#837D64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009E60

#91916B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009E60

#2F9597

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shamrock 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

#3FA363

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009E60

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA887

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEB

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.

#790D38

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: #009E60;

CSS — background

background-color: #009E60;

CSS Variable

--color-shamrock: #009E60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shamrock': '#009E60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009E60] text-[#009E60]

SCSS

$shamrock: #009E60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009E60?

#009E60 is Shamrock, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009E60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shamrock?

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

What colors pair well with Shamrock?

Shamrock 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 Shamrock?

You can download Shamrock 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 Shamrock?

The hex code is #009E60. In RGB it's 0, 158, 96, and in HSL it's 156°, 100%, 31%.

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