GREENS

Minstrel of the Woods

#118800

RGB 17, 136, 0 · HSL 113°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 88, 0, 100, 47

Minstrel of the Woods is #118800 in HEX — rgb(17, 136, 0), hsl(113°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(88%, 0%, 100%, 47%).

Minstrel of the Woods pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 100%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. 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#118800

RGB17, 136, 0

HSL113°, 100%, 27%

HSV113°, 100%, 53%

CMYK88, 0, 100, 47

Decimal1148928

CSS RGBrgb(17, 136, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(113, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pine Grove 460B-7

ΔE 5 · #1D911D

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2032-10

ΔE 8.5 · #179A29

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 12.3 · #2AA238

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 12.9 · #3F8A24

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 15.3 · #2AAA41

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 15.5 · #57A639

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 17.4 · #00B131

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 19.5 · #6CB037

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 19.8 · #41A94F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 19.9 · #52A84C

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 20.3 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 23.3 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 31.5 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 38.7 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 42.2 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 51.2 · #919F70

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#118800

#7A008A

Analogous

#558A00

#118800

#008A35

Triadic

#118800

#00108A

#8A0010

Split-Complementary

#118800

#35008A

#8A0055

Tetradic

#118800

#00558A

#7A008A

#8A3500

Monochromatic

#031A00

#073D00

#118800

#19D600

#3DFF24

Rectangle

#118800

#008A7A

#7A008A

#8A0010

Compound

#118800

#008A35

#7A008A

#8A0055

Variations

Lighter

#19D400

#47EE30

#9BEB90

Darker

#0D6E00

#094C00

#052C00

Saturation

#355A30

#108A00

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#118800

#766915

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#118800

#7D7D32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#118800

#337C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Minstrel of the Woods 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

#4C931B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#118800

Daylight 5500K

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

#39983F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E0C69

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: #118800;

CSS — background

background-color: #118800;

CSS Variable

--color-minstrel-of-the-woods: #118800;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minstrel-of-the-woods': '#118800' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#118800] text-[#118800]

SCSS

$minstrel-of-the-woods: #118800;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #118800?

#118800 is Minstrel of the Woods, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #118800 warm or cool?

Minstrel of the Woods reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Minstrel of the Woods?

Minstrel of the Woods works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Minstrel of the Woods?

Minstrel of the Woods 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 Minstrel of the Woods?

You can download Minstrel of the Woods 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 Minstrel of the Woods?

The hex code is #118800. In RGB it's 17, 136, 0, and in HSL it's 113°, 100%, 27%.

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