GREENS

Windows 95 Desktop

#018281

RGB 1, 130, 129 · HSL 180°, 98%, 26% · CMYK 99, 0, 1, 49

Windows 95 Desktop is #018281 in HEX — rgb(1, 130, 129), hsl(180°, 98%, 26%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 1%, 49%).

Windows 95 Desktop pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 98%, 26%. 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#018281

RGB1, 130, 129

HSL180°, 98%, 26%

HSV180°, 99%, 51%

CMYK99, 0, 1, 49

Decimal98945

CSS RGBrgb(1, 130, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 98%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Macquarie S30F8

ΔE 1.3 · #008182

Vista Paint

Blue Winged Teal C-1402

ΔE 3.2 · #00827C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 3.2 · #00827C

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 734

ΔE 3.3 · #018A8B

Valspar

Blue Turquoise 5006-10C

ΔE 3.5 · #008A87

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 4.1 · #007B75

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 4.2 · #108D8C

PPG

Romantic Isle 1231-7

ΔE 4.4 · #007C75

Sherwin-Williams

Gulfstream SW6768

ΔE 4.5 · #01858B

Behr

Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12

ΔE 4.6 · #2B8C8B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 6.9 · #18887C

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 9.2 · #009185

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 10 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 11.4 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 11.5 · #427E83

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 19.5 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#018281

#830101

Analogous

#018342

#018281

#014283

Triadic

#018281

#830183

#838301

Split-Complementary

#018281

#830142

#834201

Tetradic

#018281

#420183

#830101

#428301

Monochromatic

#001919

#013838

#018281

#02CFCF

#21FDFD

Rectangle

#018281

#010183

#830101

#838301

Compound

#018281

#014283

#830101

#834201

Variations

Lighter

#02CECE

#2FECEC

#90EAEA

Darker

#006A6A

#004949

#002A2A

Saturation

#2F5656

#018383

#018484

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

4.65:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#018281

#646B83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#018281

#777781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#018281

#15817E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Windows 95 Desktop 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

#408E7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#018281

Daylight 5500K

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

#2D93A0

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.

#650B0B

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: #018281;

CSS — background

background-color: #018281;

CSS Variable

--color-windows-95-desktop: #018281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windows-95-desktop': '#018281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#018281] text-[#018281]

SCSS

$windows-95-desktop: #018281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #018281?

#018281 is Windows 95 Desktop, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #018281 warm or cool?

Windows 95 Desktop reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Windows 95 Desktop?

Windows 95 Desktop works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Windows 95 Desktop?

Windows 95 Desktop 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 Windows 95 Desktop?

You can download Windows 95 Desktop 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 Windows 95 Desktop?

The hex code is #018281. In RGB it's 1, 130, 129, and in HSL it's 180°, 98%, 26%.

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