GREENS

Viridian

#1E9167

RGB 30, 145, 103 · HSL 158°, 66%, 34% · CMYK 79, 0, 29, 43

Viridian is #1E9167 in HEX — rgb(30, 145, 103), hsl(158°, 66%, 34%), cmyk(79%, 0%, 29%, 43%).

Viridian pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 66%, 34%. 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#1E9167

RGB30, 145, 103

HSL158°, 66%, 34%

HSV158°, 79%, 57%

CMYK79, 0, 29, 43

Decimal2003303

CSS RGBrgb(30, 145, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 66%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Balsam MQ4-15

ΔE 3.2 · #00906B

Benjamin Moore

Floradale 581

ΔE 3.3 · #32986C

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 3.7 · #239A6D

Dunn-Edwards

Rain Forest DE5684

ΔE 4.8 · #009A70

PPG

Leprechaun 1228-6

ΔE 4.8 · #29906D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 5.2 · #128458

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 5.6 · #2A9E6E

Sherwin-Williams

Argyle SW6747

ΔE 5.7 · #348A5D

Vista Paint

Tropical Tale C-716

ΔE 7.3 · #33A16E

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 7.5 · #009678

Dulux

Funk S26G7

ΔE 7.6 · #3DA37C

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 8.3 · #42A370

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 13.4 · #308446

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 14.4 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 18.6 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#1E9167

#901D47

Analogous

#1D902D

#1E9167

#1D8190

Triadic

#1E9167

#661D90

#90661D

Split-Complementary

#1E9167

#901D81

#902D1D

Tetradic

#1E9167

#2D1D90

#901D47

#81901D

Monochromatic

#04150F

#105039

#1E9167

#2ACF93

#67E0B3

Rectangle

#1E9167

#1D4790

#901D47

#90661D

Compound

#1E9167

#1D8190

#901D47

#902D1D

Variations

Lighter

#29C88E

#61D3A9

#A9DFCB

Darker

#157552

#0D5239

#073121

Saturation

#46685B

#1D9066

#0F9F6A

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

3.96:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.30:1

Deuteranopia

#1E9167

#78756A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1E9167

#86866E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1E9167

#338A8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Viridian 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

#569968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1E9167

Daylight 5500K

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

#439E8D

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#73203F

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: #1E9167;

CSS — background

background-color: #1E9167;

CSS Variable

--color-viridian: #1E9167;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viridian': '#1E9167' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1E9167] text-[#1E9167]

SCSS

$viridian: #1E9167;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1E9167?

#1E9167 is Viridian, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #1E9167 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viridian?

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

What colors pair well with Viridian?

Viridian 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 Viridian?

You can download Viridian 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 Viridian?

The hex code is #1E9167. In RGB it's 30, 145, 103, and in HSL it's 158°, 66%, 34%.

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