GREENS

Rousseau Green

#175842

RGB 23, 88, 66 · HSL 160°, 59%, 22% · CMYK 74, 0, 25, 65

Rousseau Green is #175842 in HEX — rgb(23, 88, 66), hsl(160°, 59%, 22%), cmyk(74%, 0%, 25%, 65%).

Rousseau Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 59%, 22%. 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#175842

RGB23, 88, 66

HSL160°, 59%, 22%

HSV160°, 74%, 35%

CMYK74, 0, 25, 65

Decimal1529922

CSS RGBrgb(23, 88, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 59%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rousseau Green S26D9

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Billiard Table DEA178

ΔE 0.7 · #155843

RAL

Turquoise Green 6016

ΔE 2.1 · #1E5945

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 2046-10

ΔE 3.9 · #015B49

Vista Paint

Cute Pixie C-710

ΔE 3.9 · #105241

Dutch Boy

Baguio Green 7455

ΔE 4.7 · #015B41

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 5.1 · #1A5445

Behr

Realm S-H-500

ΔE 6.1 · #116452

Sherwin-Williams

Shamrock SW6454

ΔE 6.2 · #205134

PPG

Brunswick 1132-7

ΔE 6.8 · #236649

Valspar

Poker Green 6010-6

ΔE 7.5 · #35664B

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 8.4 · #286A4C

Kilz

Serrano Pepper RG110-02

ΔE 9 · #356253

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 15.5 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 21 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 23.9 · #464C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#175842

#59172D

Analogous

#175922

#175842

#174E59

Triadic

#175842

#431759

#594317

Split-Complementary

#175842

#59174E

#592217

Tetradic

#175842

#221759

#59172D

#4E5917

Monochromatic

#05140F

#071C15

#175842

#279671

#3CCD9D

Rectangle

#175842

#172D59

#59172D

#594317

Compound

#175842

#174E59

#59172D

#592217

Variations

Lighter

#279873

#4CC49C

#9DD6C3

Darker

#114936

#0B3326

#061E16

Saturation

#2E423B

#175943

#0C6547

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#175842

#494744

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#175842

#515145

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#175842

#205454

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rousseau 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

#516F4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#175842

Daylight 5500K

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

#3E7471

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#481828

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: #175842;

CSS — background

background-color: #175842;

CSS Variable

--color-rousseau-green: #175842;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rousseau-green': '#175842' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#175842] text-[#175842]

SCSS

$rousseau-green: #175842;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #175842?

#175842 is Rousseau Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #175842 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rousseau Green?

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

What colors pair well with Rousseau Green?

Rousseau 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 Rousseau Green?

You can download Rousseau 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 Rousseau Green?

The hex code is #175842. In RGB it's 23, 88, 66, and in HSL it's 160°, 59%, 22%.

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