GREENS

Natural Instinct Green

#017374

RGB 1, 115, 116 · HSL 181°, 98%, 23% · CMYK 99, 1, 0, 55

Natural Instinct Green is #017374 in HEX — rgb(1, 115, 116), hsl(181°, 98%, 23%), cmyk(99%, 1%, 0%, 55%).

Natural Instinct Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 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#017374

RGB1, 115, 116

HSL181°, 98%, 23%

HSV181°, 99%, 45%

CMYK99, 1, 0, 55

Decimal95092

CSS RGBrgb(1, 115, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 98%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greeny Glaze S29D8

ΔE 1.7 · #067675

Sherwin-Williams

Maxi Teal SW6769

ΔE 1.9 · #017478

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2052-30

ΔE 3.3 · #01716D

Kilz

Tropical Lagoon RF270-02

ΔE 3.3 · #1A7B7C

PPG

Hypnotic Sea 1234-7

ΔE 4.2 · #00787F

Dunn-Edwards

Ocean Oasis DEA132

ΔE 4.2 · #006C68

Valspar

Sensual Jade 5009-8

ΔE 4.2 · #006968

Behr

Peacock Tail S-H-520

ΔE 4.6 · #116969

Vista Paint

Turquoise Trinket K-232

ΔE 5.4 · #006668

Hallman-Lindsay

Joyful Tears 683

ΔE 5.6 · #006669

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 7 · #0E707B

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 8.9 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 10 · #427E83

RAL

Water Blue 5021

ΔE 10.9 · #256D7B

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 14.8 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 18.1 · #4C6A74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#017374

#740301

Analogous

#01743D

#017374

#013974

Triadic

#017374

#740172

#727401

Split-Complementary

#017374

#740139

#743D01

Tetradic

#017374

#3D0174

#740301

#397401

Monochromatic

#001919

#002828

#017374

#02BDC0

#12F9FD

Rectangle

#017374

#030174

#740301

#727401

Compound

#017374

#013974

#740301

#743D01

Variations

Lighter

#02BFC2

#27E8EB

#8BE8E9

Darker

#005C5E

#003F41

#002526

Saturation

#294B4C

#017274

#017375

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

5.67:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#017374

#585F76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#017374

#696974

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#017374

#107270

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Natural Instinct Green 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

#408372

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#017374

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D8896

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.

#5A0B0A

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: #017374;

CSS — background

background-color: #017374;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-instinct-green: #017374;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-instinct-green': '#017374' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#017374] text-[#017374]

SCSS

$natural-instinct-green: #017374;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #017374?

#017374 is Natural Instinct Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #017374 warm or cool?

Natural Instinct Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Natural Instinct Green?

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

What colors pair well with Natural Instinct Green?

Natural Instinct Green 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 Natural Instinct Green?

You can download Natural Instinct Green 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 Natural Instinct Green?

The hex code is #017374. In RGB it's 1, 115, 116, and in HSL it's 181°, 98%, 23%.

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