GREENS

MSU Green

#18453B

RGB 24, 69, 59 · HSL 167°, 48%, 18% · CMYK 65, 0, 14, 73

MSU Green is #18453B in HEX — rgb(24, 69, 59), hsl(167°, 48%, 18%), cmyk(65%, 0%, 14%, 73%).

MSU Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 48%, 18%. 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#18453B

RGB24, 69, 59

HSL167°, 48%, 18%

HSV167°, 65%, 27%

CMYK65, 0, 14, 73

Decimal1590587

CSS RGBrgb(24, 69, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 48%, 18%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Country Squire SW6475

ΔE 3.2 · #124A42

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2047-10

ΔE 3.4 · #184B44

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 3.9 · #214136

Vista Paint

Country Meadow K-256

ΔE 4.4 · #174E46

Dulux

Amphibian S28C9

ΔE 5 · #264C46

Behr

Sycamore Tree 480F-7

ΔE 5.9 · #294D3C

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 6.2 · #254A47

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 7.5 · #2F4538

Hallman-Lindsay

Cute Pixie 711

ΔE 7.6 · #1A5445

PPG

Holly Leaf 1143-7

ΔE 8.9 · #2E5A50

Valspar

Ivy League 5010-5

ΔE 9.2 · #2E5B4F

Kilz

Deep Spruce RG290-02

ΔE 9.4 · #39544B

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 11.7 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 16.2 · #464C49

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 16.2 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 17.8 · #494F50

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#18453B

#441821

Analogous

#184424

#18453B

#183744

Triadic

#18453B

#3A1844

#443A18

Split-Complementary

#18453B

#441837

#442418

Tetradic

#18453B

#241844

#441821

#374418

Monochromatic

#071310

#18453B

#2C7D6B

#40B59C

Rectangle

#18453B

#182144

#441821

#443A18

Compound

#18453B

#183744

#441821

#442418

Variations

Lighter

#2E8270

#4EB59F

#9DCEC4

Darker

#12372F

#0C2721

#071713

Saturation

#273532

#18443A

#0C5041

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

10.75:1

AAA

vs Black

1.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#18453B

#38393C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#18453B

#40403C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#18453B

#1C4343

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

MSU 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

#516047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#18453B

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F656C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#411B23

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: #18453B;

CSS — background

background-color: #18453B;

CSS Variable

--color-msu-green: #18453B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'msu-green': '#18453B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#18453B] text-[#18453B]

SCSS

$msu-green: #18453B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #18453B?

#18453B is MSU Green, a near-black green with a cool undertone.

Is #18453B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with MSU Green?

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

What colors pair well with MSU Green?

MSU 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 MSU Green?

You can download MSU 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 MSU Green?

The hex code is #18453B. In RGB it's 24, 69, 59, and in HSL it's 167°, 48%, 18%.

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