GREENS

Reef

#017371

RGB 1, 115, 113 · HSL 179°, 98%, 23% · CMYK 99, 0, 2, 55

Reef is #017371 in HEX — rgb(1, 115, 113), hsl(179°, 98%, 23%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 2%, 55%).

Reef pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 98%, 23%. 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#017371

RGB1, 115, 113

HSL179°, 98%, 23%

HSV179°, 99%, 45%

CMYK99, 0, 2, 55

Decimal95089

CSS RGBrgb(1, 115, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 98%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greeny Glaze S29D8

ΔE 1.3 · #067675

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2052-30

ΔE 1.5 · #01716D

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean Oasis DEA132

ΔE 3.1 · #006C68

Sherwin-Williams

Maxi Teal SW6769

ΔE 3.9 · #017478

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 4 · #1A7B7C

Valspar

Sensual Jade 5009-8

ΔE 4.2 · #006968

PPG

Romantic Isle 1231-7

ΔE 5 · #007C75

Behr

Peacock Tail S-H-520

ΔE 5 · #116969

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trinket K-232

ΔE 6.1 · #006668

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 6.4 · #006669

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 8.9 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 10.5 · #317983

RAL

Opal Green 6026

ΔE 10.7 · #015D52

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.1 · #427E83

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 13.7 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 17.7 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#017371

#740103

Analogous

#017439

#017371

#013D74

Triadic

#017371

#720174

#747201

Split-Complementary

#017371

#74013D

#743901

Tetradic

#017371

#390174

#740103

#3D7401

Monochromatic

#001919

#002828

#017371

#02C0BD

#12FDF9

Rectangle

#017371

#010374

#740103

#747201

Compound

#017371

#013D74

#740103

#743901

Variations

Lighter

#02C2BF

#27EBE8

#8BE9E8

Darker

#005E5C

#00413F

#002625

Saturation

#294C4B

#017472

#017573

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

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#017371

#595E73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#017371

#696971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#017371

#127270

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reef 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

#408370

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#017371

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D8894

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

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.

#5A0A0B

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #017371;

CSS — background

background-color: #017371;

CSS Variable

--color-reef: #017371;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reef': '#017371' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#017371] text-[#017371]

SCSS

$reef: #017371;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #017371?

#017371 is Reef, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #017371 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reef?

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

What colors pair well with Reef?

Reef 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 Reef?

You can download Reef 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 Reef?

The hex code is #017371. In RGB it's 1, 115, 113, and in HSL it's 179°, 98%, 23%.

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