GREENS

Gremlin

#127B42

RGB 18, 123, 66 · HSL 147°, 74%, 28% · CMYK 85, 0, 46, 52

Gremlin is #127B42 in HEX — rgb(18, 123, 66), hsl(147°, 74%, 28%), cmyk(85%, 0%, 46%, 52%).

Gremlin pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 74%, 28%. 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#127B42

RGB18, 123, 66

HSL147°, 74%, 28%

HSV147°, 85%, 48%

CMYK85, 0, 46, 52

Decimal1211202

CSS RGBrgb(18, 123, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 74%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gremlin S25G9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Forever Green K-296

ΔE 1.7 · #1F7D43

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 2.4 · #027944

Behr

Forest Rain S-H-480

ΔE 3.1 · #17753A

Benjamin Moore

Amazon 2037-10

ΔE 4 · #01713B

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 4.5 · #2B834C

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 5.1 · #317F43

Sherwin-Williams

Lucky Green SW6926

ΔE 5.5 · #238652

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 5.8 · #238848

Dunn-Edwards

Later Gator DE5678

ΔE 6.7 · #008A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 7 · #2B7B37

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 8.6 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 13.2 · #1E6A43

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 13.4 · #007856

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 18.5 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 32.5 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

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

#127B42

#7C134D

Analogous

#187C13

#127B42

#137C77

Triadic

#127B42

#42137C

#7C4213

Split-Complementary

#127B42

#77137C

#7C1318

Tetradic

#127B42

#13187C

#7C134D

#7C7713

Monochromatic

#03160C

#093A1F

#127B42

#1DBF66

#45E38C

Rectangle

#127B42

#134D7C

#7C134D

#7C4213

Compound

#127B42

#137C77

#7C134D

#7C1318

Variations

Lighter

#1CBC64

#4CD68A

#9DE0BB

Darker

#0D6635

#074724

#032A15

Saturation

#385746

#137C42

#098641

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

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#127B42

#686145

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#127B42

#71714C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#127B42

#2A7375

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gremlin 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

#4D894D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#127B42

Daylight 5500K

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

#3A8E71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEA

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.

#631741

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: #127B42;

CSS — background

background-color: #127B42;

CSS Variable

--color-gremlin: #127B42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gremlin': '#127B42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#127B42] text-[#127B42]

SCSS

$gremlin: #127B42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #127B42?

#127B42 is Gremlin, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #127B42 warm or cool?

Gremlin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gremlin?

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

What colors pair well with Gremlin?

Gremlin 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 Gremlin?

You can download Gremlin 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 Gremlin?

The hex code is #127B42. In RGB it's 18, 123, 66, and in HSL it's 147°, 74%, 28%.

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