GREENS
Melancholia
#12390D
Melancholia is #12390D in HEX — rgb(18, 57, 13), hsl(113°, 63%, 14%), cmyk(68%, 0%, 77%, 78%).
Melancholia pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 63%, 14%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Pearl Green 6035
Behr
Deep Jungle 470F-7
Sherwin-Williams
Shamrock SW6454
Benjamin Moore
Chrome HC-189
Dulux
Ficus S24B9
Dutch Boy
Baguio Green 7455
Dunn-Edwards
Billiard Table DEA178
Vista Paint
Cute Pixie C-710
PPG
Mountain Forest 1130-7
Hallman-Lindsay
Cute Pixie 711
Valspar
Poker Green 6010-6
IKEA
IKEA195 195
Kilz
Tropical Foliage RG290-01
Kobra
Green 38
Colorhouse
Wood .06 Wood-06
Farrow & Ball
Bancha 298
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
3/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Melancholia 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #12390D?
#12390D is Melancholia, a near-black green with a warm undertone.
Is #12390D warm or cool?
Melancholia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Melancholia?
Melancholia works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Melancholia?
Melancholia 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 Melancholia?
You can download Melancholia 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 Melancholia?
The hex code is #12390D. In RGB it's 18, 57, 13, and in HSL it's 113°, 63%, 14%.
