GREENS

Secret Garden

#11AA66

RGB 17, 170, 102 · HSL 153°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 90, 0, 40, 33

Secret Garden is #11AA66 in HEX — rgb(17, 170, 102), hsl(153°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(90%, 0%, 40%, 33%).

Secret Garden pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 82%, 37%. 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#11AA66

RGB17, 170, 102

HSL153°, 82%, 37%

HSV153°, 90%, 67%

CMYK90, 0, 40, 33

Decimal1157734

CSS RGBrgb(17, 170, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mystic Turquoise P450-7

ΔE 2.1 · #23AF69

Dunn-Edwards

Jungle DE5677

ΔE 3.7 · #00A466

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 3.8 · #01A263

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 5.7 · #3BB76F

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 9.2 · #31AA74

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 10.1 · #48A759

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 11.5 · #00B080

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 12.4 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 13.1 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 13.6 · #42A370

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 14.8 · #008F39

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 14.8 · #239A6D

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 17 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 19.8 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 32.4 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 36.4 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#11AA66

#AC1157

Analogous

#11AC19

#11AA66

#11A4AC

Triadic

#11AA66

#6611AC

#AC6611

Split-Complementary

#11AA66

#AC11A4

#AC1911

Tetradic

#11AA66

#1911AC

#AC1157

#A4AC11

Monochromatic

#032013

#0A663D

#11AA66

#20E98F

#66F0B2

Rectangle

#11AA66

#1157AC

#AC1157

#AC6611

Compound

#11AA66

#11A4AC

#AC1157

#AC1911

Variations

Lighter

#17E689

#5BE2A5

#A6E7CA

Darker

#0A8C52

#056339

#023B21

Saturation

#477661

#11AC66

#08B467

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.97:1

Deuteranopia

#11AA66

#8E876A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#11AA66

#9C9C72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#11AA66

#38A0A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Secret Garden 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

#4CAC68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#11AA66

Daylight 5500K

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

#39B18C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEB

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.

#88184B

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: #11AA66;

CSS — background

background-color: #11AA66;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-garden: #11AA66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-garden': '#11AA66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#11AA66] text-[#11AA66]

SCSS

$secret-garden: #11AA66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #11AA66?

#11AA66 is Secret Garden, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #11AA66 warm or cool?

Secret Garden reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Secret Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Garden?

Secret Garden 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 Secret Garden?

You can download Secret Garden 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 Secret Garden?

The hex code is #11AA66. In RGB it's 17, 170, 102, and in HSL it's 153°, 82%, 37%.

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