GREENS

Hob Goblin

#01AD89

RGB 1, 173, 137 · HSL 167°, 99%, 34% · CMYK 99, 0, 21, 32

Hob Goblin is #01AD89 in HEX — rgb(1, 173, 137), hsl(167°, 99%, 34%), cmyk(99%, 0%, 21%, 32%).

Hob Goblin pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 99%, 34%. 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#01AD89

RGB1, 173, 137

HSL167°, 99%, 34%

HSV167°, 99%, 68%

CMYK99, 0, 21, 32

Decimal109961

CSS RGBrgb(1, 173, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 99%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hob Goblin S27H7 · SB8C5

Exact match

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 3.8 · #00A483

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 4.5 · #19A585

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 5.1 · #00A283

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 615

ΔE 5.2 · #01BA99

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 6.4 · #23A78B

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 6.5 · #009D7D

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 9 · #019D6E

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 9.8 · #239A6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 9.9 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 10.3 · #009F8A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 17.1 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 21.8 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 23.9 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.5 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 29 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#01AD89

#AD0126

Analogous

#01AD32

#01AD89

#017CAD

Triadic

#01AD89

#8701AD

#AD8701

Split-Complementary

#01AD89

#AD017C

#AD3201

Tetradic

#01AD89

#3201AD

#AD0126

#7CAD01

Monochromatic

#001914

#00604C

#01AD89

#01F9C3

#48FED7

Rectangle

#01AD89

#0126AD

#AD0126

#AD8701

Compound

#01AD89

#017CAD

#AD0126

#AD3201

Variations

Lighter

#01F0BC

#45EFCA

#9BEDDB

Darker

#008B6D

#005F4B

#00372B

Saturation

#3D7065

#01AD87

#00AD88

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#01AD89

#8C8C8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#01AD89

#9F9F8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#01AD89

#2DA6A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hob Goblin 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

#40AE82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#01AD89

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB3A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

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.

#850F28

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: #01AD89;

CSS — background

background-color: #01AD89;

CSS Variable

--color-hob-goblin: #01AD89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hob-goblin': '#01AD89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#01AD89] text-[#01AD89]

SCSS

$hob-goblin: #01AD89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #01AD89?

#01AD89 is Hob Goblin, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #01AD89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hob Goblin?

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

What colors pair well with Hob Goblin?

Hob Goblin 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 Hob Goblin?

You can download Hob Goblin 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 Hob Goblin?

The hex code is #01AD89. In RGB it's 1, 173, 137, and in HSL it's 167°, 99%, 34%.

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