GREENS

Intense Green

#123328

RGB 18, 51, 40 · HSL 160°, 48%, 14% · CMYK 65, 0, 22, 80

Intense Green is #123328 in HEX — rgb(18, 51, 40), hsl(160°, 48%, 14%), cmyk(65%, 0%, 22%, 80%).

Intense Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 48%, 14%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#123328
RGB18, 51, 40
HSL160°, 48%, 14%
HSV160°, 65%, 20%
CMYK65, 0, 22, 80
Decimal1192744
CSS RGBrgb(18, 51, 40)
CSS HSLhsl(160, 48%, 14%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 6.3 · #214136

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 7.8 · #28372F

RAL

Pearl Opal Green 6036

ΔE 8.4 · #193737

Behr

Deep Forest BXC-12

ΔE 9.9 · #304230

Dulux

Bracken Fern S25A9

ΔE 10 · #31453A

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bottle Green SW2847

ΔE 10.5 · #324038

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 11.6 · #264243

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 11.7 · #254A47

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 12.1 · #294344

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 14.6 · #312F24

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 15.2 · #39544B

PPG

Black Spruce 1137-7

ΔE 15.5 · #395648

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 16.2 · #302F2F

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 16.2 · #415448

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 16.5 · #444B43

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 17.1 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#123328
#35131E

Analogous

#133518
#123328
#132F35

Triadic

#123328
#291335
#352913

Split-Complementary

#123328
#35132F
#351813

Tetradic

#123328
#181335
#35131E
#2F3513

Monochromatic

#07130F
#07130F
#123328
#266D56
#3AA682

Rectangle

#123328
#131E35
#35131E
#352913

Compound

#123328
#132F35
#35131E
#351813

Variations

Lighter

#29765C
#49AE8C
#98CCBB

Darker

#0E2B21
#091E17
#05120E

Saturation

#1F2925
#133529
#093E2D

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)

Aa

vs White

13.73:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#123328
#2A2A29

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#123328
#2F2F2A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#123328
#163131

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Intense Green 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

#4D5339

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#123328

Daylight 5500K

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

#3A585D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#411B28

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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

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: #123328;
CSS — background 
background-color: #123328;
CSS Variable 
--color-intense-green: #123328;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'intense-green': '#123328' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#123328] text-[#123328]
SCSS 
$intense-green: #123328;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #123328?

#123328 is Intense Green, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #123328 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intense Green?

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

What colors pair well with Intense Green?

Intense Green 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 Intense Green?

You can download Intense Green 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 Intense Green?

The hex code is #123328. In RGB it's 18, 51, 40, and in HSL it's 160°, 48%, 14%.

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