GREENS

Green Ink

#11887B

RGB 17, 136, 123 · HSL 173°, 78%, 30% · CMYK 88, 0, 10, 47

Green Ink is #11887B in HEX — rgb(17, 136, 123), hsl(173°, 78%, 30%), cmyk(88%, 0%, 10%, 47%).

Green Ink pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 78%, 30%. 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#11887B

RGB17, 136, 123

HSL173°, 78%, 30%

HSV173°, 88%, 53%

CMYK88, 0, 10, 47

Decimal1149051

CSS RGBrgb(17, 136, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 78%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 1 · #18887C

Dulux

Aqua Experience S28G8

ΔE 2.9 · #038E80

Behr

Green Garlands HDC-WR14-9

ΔE 3.1 · #008177

Hallman-Lindsay

Phillips Green historic-phillips-green

ΔE 3.5 · #008F80

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-550

ΔE 3.6 · #2F8C7F

Vista Paint

Phillips Green C-1404

ΔE 3.9 · #008F7F

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 3.9 · #009185

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 4.2 · #019187

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 4.6 · #149389

PPG

Miami Jade 1230-6

ΔE 4.6 · #17917F

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 6.6 · #007B75

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 7.6 · #108D8C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 13.6 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 14.8 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.9 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 17.1 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#11887B

#88111F

Analogous

#11883F

#11887B

#115A88

Triadic

#11887B

#7A1188

#887A11

Split-Complementary

#11887B

#88115A

#883F11

Tetradic

#11887B

#3F1188

#88111F

#5A8811

Monochromatic

#031714

#08443D

#11887B

#19CCB7

#49E9D6

Rectangle

#11887B

#111F88

#88111F

#887A11

Compound

#11887B

#115A88

#88111F

#883F11

Variations

Lighter

#19C8B3

#4DDBCA

#9EE3DB

Darker

#0B6F64

#064E46

#032E29

Saturation

#3B5E5A

#11887A

#089181

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#11887B

#6C6F7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#11887B

#7D7D7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#11887B

#238584

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Ink 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

#4C9377

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#11887B

Daylight 5500K

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

#39989C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#6C1620

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: #11887B;

CSS — background

background-color: #11887B;

CSS Variable

--color-green-ink: #11887B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-ink': '#11887B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#11887B] text-[#11887B]

SCSS

$green-ink: #11887B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #11887B?

#11887B is Green Ink, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #11887B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Green Ink?

Green Ink 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 Green Ink?

You can download Green Ink 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 Green Ink?

The hex code is #11887B. In RGB it's 17, 136, 123, and in HSL it's 173°, 78%, 30%.

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