BLACKS

Lindworm Green

#172808

RGB 23, 40, 8 · HSL 92°, 67%, 9% · CMYK 42, 0, 80, 84

Lindworm Green is #172808 in HEX — rgb(23, 40, 8), hsl(92°, 67%, 9%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 80%, 84%).

Lindworm Green pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 92°, 67%, 9%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#172808

RGB23, 40, 8

HSL92°, 67%, 9%

HSV92°, 80%, 16%

CMYK42, 0, 80, 84

Decimal1517576

CSS RGBrgb(23, 40, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(92, 67%, 9%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Chrome Green 6020

ΔE 10.5 · #2E3A23

Behr

Deep Forest BXC-12

ΔE 14.8 · #304230

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.7 · #312F24

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 16.8 · #28372F

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 17.6 · #214136

Dulux

Norfolk Green S25B9

ΔE 18.7 · #2E4B3B

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bottle Green SW2847

ΔE 19.2 · #324038

Vista Paint

Clover Patch C-430

ΔE 19.9 · #454938

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 20.9 · #484435

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 21.4 · #415241

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 21.4 · #242322

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 22.8 · #302F2F

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 23.5 · #444B43

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 23.7 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 23.9 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 23.9 · #384543

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#172808

#180826

Analogous

#252608

#172808

#082609

Triadic

#172808

#081626

#260816

Split-Complementary

#172808

#090826

#260825

Tetradic

#172808

#082526

#180826

#260908

Monochromatic

#0C1504

#172808

#3A6614

#5FA621

Rectangle

#172808

#082618

#180826

#260816

Compound

#172808

#082609

#180826

#260825

Variations

Lighter

#427417

#6FB632

#ABD488

Darker

#111F05

#0C1603

#070D02

Saturation

#171C12

#162608

#162A04

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

15.63:1

AAA

vs Black

1.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#172808

#25210A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#172808

#26260F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#172808

#1A2426

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Lindworm Green reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#514B21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#172808

Daylight 5500K

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

#3E5045

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

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.

#301448

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

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: #172808;

CSS — background

background-color: #172808;

CSS Variable

--color-lindworm-green: #172808;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lindworm-green': '#172808' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#172808] text-[#172808]

SCSS

$lindworm-green: #172808;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #172808?

#172808 is Lindworm Green, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #172808 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lindworm Green?

Lindworm Green works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Lindworm Green?

Lindworm Green pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lindworm Green?

You can download Lindworm 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 Lindworm Green?

The hex code is #172808. In RGB it's 23, 40, 8, and in HSL it's 92°, 67%, 9%.

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