GREENS

Dream .05

#18887C

RGB 24, 136, 124 · HSL 174°, 70%, 31% · CMYK 82, 0, 9, 47

Dream .05 is #18887C in HEX — rgb(24, 136, 124), hsl(174°, 70%, 31%), cmyk(82%, 0%, 9%, 47%).

Dream .05 pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 70%, 31%. 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#18887C

RGB24, 136, 124

HSL174°, 70%, 31%

HSV174°, 82%, 53%

CMYK82, 0, 9, 47

Decimal1607804

CSS RGBrgb(24, 136, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 70%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

Exact match

Behr

Mosaic Tile 520D-7

ΔE 2.7 · #1D8276

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-550

ΔE 3 · #2F8C7F

Dulux

Ocean Liner S28F8

ΔE 3.4 · #189082

Vista Paint

Time to Grow K-249

ΔE 3.5 · #2D8E84

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Winged Teal historic-blue-winged-teal

ΔE 4.1 · #00827C

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 4.3 · #019187

Kobra

Green 41

ΔE 4.3 · #009185

Valspar

Tropical Hideaway 5007-10C

ΔE 4.6 · #149389

PPG

Miami Jade 1230-6

ΔE 5.2 · #17917F

Dunn-Edwards

Emperor Jade DE5734

ΔE 6 · #007B75

Kilz

Caribbean Splash RH160

ΔE 6.9 · #108D8C

RAL

Mint Turquoise 6033

ΔE 12.8 · #497E76

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 15 · #317455

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 15.9 · #427E83

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 17.2 · #317983

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

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

#18887C

#861823

Analogous

#188644

#18887C

#185A86

Triadic

#18887C

#7B1886

#867B18

Split-Complementary

#18887C

#86185A

#864418

Tetradic

#18887C

#441886

#861823

#5A8618

Monochromatic

#041614

#0C4540

#18887C

#23C7B7

#56E1D3

Rectangle

#18887C

#182386

#861823

#867B18

Compound

#18887C

#185A86

#861823

#864418

Variations

Lighter

#22C2B2

#57D4C8

#A3E0DA

Darker

#116E64

#0A4D46

#052E2A

Saturation

#3E605C

#18867B

#0C9285

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#18887C

#6C707E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#18887C

#7D7D7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#18887C

#268584

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dream .05 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

#519378

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#18887C

Daylight 5500K

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

#3F989C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

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.

#6B1B23

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: #18887C;

CSS — background

background-color: #18887C;

CSS Variable

--color-dream-.05: #18887C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dream-.05': '#18887C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#18887C] text-[#18887C]

SCSS

$dream-.05: #18887C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #18887C?

#18887C is Dream .05, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #18887C warm or cool?

Dream .05 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dream .05?

Dream .05 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Dream .05?

Dream .05 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 Dream .05?

You can download Dream .05 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 Dream .05?

The hex code is #18887C. In RGB it's 24, 136, 124, and in HSL it's 174°, 70%, 31%.

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