GREENS

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

#11AA44

RGB 17, 170, 68 · HSL 140°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 90, 0, 60, 33

Hanging Gardens of Babylon is #11AA44 in HEX — rgb(17, 170, 68), hsl(140°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(90%, 0%, 60%, 33%).

Hanging Gardens of Babylon pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 82%, 37%. 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#11AA44

RGB17, 170, 68

HSL140°, 82%, 37%

HSV140°, 90%, 67%

CMYK90, 0, 60, 33

Decimal1157700

CSS RGBrgb(17, 170, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 3 · #2AAA41

Behr

Treasure Isle 480B-6

ΔE 3.2 · #1EA43F

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 5.5 · #2AA238

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 7.5 · #32AB51

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 10 · #41A94F

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 10.2 · #41B45C

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 11.7 · #00B131

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 12.5 · #008F39

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 13.6 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 14.8 · #54A84F

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 18.9 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 23.8 · #56A05B

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 24.9 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 33.7 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 39.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 48.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

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

#11AA44

#AC1178

Analogous

#2BAC11

#11AA44

#11AC92

Triadic

#11AA44

#4511AC

#AC4511

Split-Complementary

#11AA44

#9211AC

#AC112B

Tetradic

#11AA44

#112BAC

#AC1178

#AC9211

Monochromatic

#03200D

#0A6629

#11AA44

#20E963

#66F094

Rectangle

#11AA44

#1178AC

#AC1178

#AC4511

Compound

#11AA44

#11AC92

#AC1178

#AC112B

Variations

Lighter

#17E65C

#5BE288

#A6E7BC

Darker

#0A8C36

#056324

#023B15

Saturation

#477657

#11AC45

#08B442

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#11AA44

#91854B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#11AA44

#9C9C5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#11AA44

#3C9DA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hanging Gardens of Babylon 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

#4CAC4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#11AA44

Daylight 5500K

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

#39B172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEA

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.

#881863

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: #11AA44;

CSS — background

background-color: #11AA44;

CSS Variable

--color-hanging-gardens-of-babylon: #11AA44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hanging-gardens-of-babylon': '#11AA44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#11AA44] text-[#11AA44]

SCSS

$hanging-gardens-of-babylon: #11AA44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #11AA44?

#11AA44 is Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #11AA44 warm or cool?

Hanging Gardens of Babylon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Hanging Gardens of Babylon works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Hanging Gardens of Babylon 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 Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

You can download Hanging Gardens of Babylon 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 Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

The hex code is #11AA44. In RGB it's 17, 170, 68, and in HSL it's 140°, 82%, 37%.

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