GREENS

Climbing Ivy

#168C1D

RGB 22, 140, 29 · HSL 124°, 73%, 32% · CMYK 84, 0, 79, 45

Climbing Ivy is #168C1D in HEX — rgb(22, 140, 29), hsl(124°, 73%, 32%), cmyk(84%, 0%, 79%, 45%).

Climbing Ivy pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 124°, 73%, 32%. 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#168C1D

RGB22, 140, 29

HSL124°, 73%, 32%

HSV124°, 84%, 55%

CMYK84, 0, 79, 45

Decimal1477661

CSS RGBrgb(22, 140, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(124, 73%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Climbing Ivy 470B-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2032-10

ΔE 5.9 · #179A29

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 8.5 · #2AA238

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 9.9 · #3F8A24

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 10.8 · #008F39

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 11.7 · #2AAA41

Dunn-Edwards

Get Up and Go DE5636

ΔE 14 · #1A9D49

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 14.8 · #41A94F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.4 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 16.7 · #54A84F

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 17.4 · #00B131

Hallman-Lindsay

Tingle 732

ΔE 21.7 · #2B7B37

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 26.9 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 33.4 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 38.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 47.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#168C1D

#8D1685

Analogous

#4A8D16

#168C1D

#168D5A

Triadic

#168C1D

#1E168D

#8D1E16

Split-Complementary

#168C1D

#5A168D

#8D164A

Tetradic

#168C1D

#164A8D

#8D1685

#8D5A16

Monochromatic

#031605

#0C4B10

#168C1D

#20CF2C

#57E561

Rectangle

#168C1D

#16858D

#8D1685

#8D1E16

Compound

#168C1D

#168D5A

#8D1685

#8D164A

Variations

Lighter

#1FC92B

#56D85F

#A3E1A7

Darker

#0F7316

#09510E

#043007

Saturation

#406342

#168D1E

#0B9814

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#168C1D

#796D27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#168C1D

#81813C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#168C1D

#358084

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Climbing Ivy 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

#509631

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#168C1D

Daylight 5500K

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

#3D9B55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE8

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.

#701A6B

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: #168C1D;

CSS — background

background-color: #168C1D;

CSS Variable

--color-climbing-ivy: #168C1D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'climbing-ivy': '#168C1D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#168C1D] text-[#168C1D]

SCSS

$climbing-ivy: #168C1D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #168C1D?

#168C1D is Climbing Ivy, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #168C1D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Climbing Ivy?

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

What colors pair well with Climbing Ivy?

Climbing Ivy 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 Climbing Ivy?

You can download Climbing Ivy 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 Climbing Ivy?

The hex code is #168C1D. In RGB it's 22, 140, 29, and in HSL it's 124°, 73%, 32%.

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