GREENS

Cardin Green

#1B3427

RGB 27, 52, 39 · HSL 149°, 32%, 15% · CMYK 48, 0, 25, 80

Cardin Green is #1B3427 in HEX — rgb(27, 52, 39), hsl(149°, 32%, 15%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 25%, 80%).

Cardin Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 32%, 15%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#1B3427

RGB27, 52, 39

HSL149°, 32%, 15%

HSV149°, 48%, 20%

CMYK48, 0, 25, 80

Decimal1782823

CSS RGBrgb(27, 52, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 32%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Essex HC-188

ΔE 6 · #28372F

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 6.1 · #214136

Behr

Deep Forest BXC-12

ΔE 7.7 · #304230

RAL

Moss Green 6005

ΔE 7.9 · #2F4538

Dulux

Bracken Fern S25A9

ΔE 8.5 · #31453A

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Bottle Green SW2847

ΔE 8.8 · #324038

Hallman-Lindsay

Atlantic Waves 473

ΔE 11.7 · #264243

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Pine DEA180

ΔE 12.1 · #254A47

Vista Paint

Cape Royal K-856

ΔE 12.1 · #294344

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 12.2 · #312F24

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 13.6 · #373632

PPG

Pine Forest 1134-7

ΔE 14.2 · #415241

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 14.7 · #302F2F

Valspar

Aged Pine 6011-5

ΔE 14.7 · #444B43

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.8 · #415448

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 15.4 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#1B3427

#321A27

Analogous

#1A321A

#1B3427

#1A3232

Triadic

#1B3427

#261A32

#32261A

Split-Complementary

#1B3427

#321A32

#321A1A

Tetradic

#1B3427

#1A1A32

#321A27

#32321A

Monochromatic

#09110D

#1B3427

#34654C

#4E9772

Rectangle

#1B3427

#1A2732

#321A27

#32261A

Compound

#1B3427

#1A3232

#321A27

#321A1A

Variations

Lighter

#376C51

#5B9F7C

#A2C4B3

Darker

#14291E

#0E1C15

#08110C

Saturation

#232A26

#1A3226

#0D3F25

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

13.40:1

AAA

vs Black

1.57:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1B3427

#2D2C28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1B3427

#313129

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1B3427

#1E3232

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cardin 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

#545438

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1B3427

Daylight 5500K

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

#41595D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#3A212E

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: #1B3427;

CSS — background

background-color: #1B3427;

CSS Variable

--color-cardin-green: #1B3427;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardin-green': '#1B3427' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1B3427] text-[#1B3427]

SCSS

$cardin-green: #1B3427;

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#27362E · ΔE 5.8

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#2A453D · ΔE 8.5

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#242E2C · ΔE 10.2

Chrome Green

#0B412E · ΔE 10.3

Waller Green

#363A32 · ΔE 10.9

Bavarian Forest

#1D4543 · ΔE 11.0

Salamander

#2F3E3E · ΔE 11.7

Forest Green

#174A43 · ΔE 11.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B3427?

#1B3427 is Cardin Green, a near-black green with a warm undertone.

Is #1B3427 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardin Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cardin Green?

Cardin 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 Cardin Green?

You can download Cardin 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 Cardin Green?

The hex code is #1B3427. In RGB it's 27, 52, 39, and in HSL it's 149°, 32%, 15%.

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