GREENS

Tropical Green

#17806D

RGB 23, 128, 109 · HSL 169°, 70%, 30% · CMYK 82, 0, 15, 50

Tropical Green is #17806D in HEX — rgb(23, 128, 109), hsl(169°, 70%, 30%), cmyk(82%, 0%, 15%, 50%).

Tropical Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 70%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#17806D

RGB23, 128, 109

HSL169°, 70%, 30%

HSV169°, 82%, 50%

CMYK82, 0, 15, 50

Decimal1540205

CSS RGBrgb(23, 128, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 70%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Medieval Forest 1230-7

ΔE 1.7 · #007E6B

Benjamin Moore

Lucky 609

ΔE 2.8 · #2B816D

Dulux

Green Fingers S27G8

ΔE 3.2 · #297E68

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Waters DEA131

ΔE 3.5 · #007765

Behr

Antigua M460-7

ΔE 3.7 · #1F7E70

Sherwin-Williams

Ionian SW6754

ΔE 5 · #368976

Valspar

Green Suede 5009-6

ΔE 5.2 · #12775E

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 5.3 · #18887C

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Meadow historic-grassy-meadow

ΔE 5.6 · #328267

Vista Paint

Grassy Meadow C-1403

ΔE 5.8 · #368268

Kilz

Pop Of Green RH140

ΔE 7.7 · #24896A

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 8.3 · #009185

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 10.2 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 12.4 · #286A4C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 13.8 · #497E76

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 18.7 · #427E83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

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

#17806D

#82172B

Analogous

#178239

#17806D

#176082

Triadic

#17806D

#6E1782

#826E17

Split-Complementary

#17806D

#821760

#823917

Tetradic

#17806D

#391782

#82172B

#608217

Monochromatic

#041612

#0B4137

#17806D

#22C3A6

#52E0C6

Rectangle

#17806D

#172B82

#82172B

#826E17

Compound

#17806D

#176082

#82172B

#823917

Variations

Lighter

#22BFA2

#54D4BC

#A2DFD4

Darker

#106A5A

#0A4A3F

#052C25

Saturation

#3C5D57

#17826E

#0B8E76

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

4.83:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#17806D

#67686F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#17806D

#767670

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#17806D

#267C7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical 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

#518D6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#17806D

Daylight 5500K

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

#3E9291

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#681A29

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: #17806D;

CSS — background

background-color: #17806D;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-green: #17806D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-green': '#17806D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#17806D] text-[#17806D]

SCSS

$tropical-green: #17806D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #17806D?

#17806D is Tropical Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #17806D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Green?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Green?

Tropical 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 Tropical Green?

You can download Tropical 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 Tropical Green?

The hex code is #17806D. In RGB it's 23, 128, 109, and in HSL it's 169°, 70%, 30%.

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