GREENS

Shamrock

#5CA111

RGB 92, 161, 17 · HSL 89°, 81%, 35% · CMYK 43, 0, 89, 37

Shamrock is #5CA111 in HEX — rgb(92, 161, 17), hsl(89°, 81%, 35%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 89%, 37%).

Shamrock pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 81%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#5CA111

RGB92, 161, 17

HSL89°, 81%, 35%

HSV89°, 89%, 63%

CMYK43, 0, 89, 37

Decimal6070545

CSS RGBrgb(92, 161, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 81%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shamrock S-H-420

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lots of Lime K-1258

ΔE 6.4 · #63B125

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2031-10

ΔE 8.2 · #51AC19

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 8.4 · #6CB037

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 11.7 · #57A639

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 11.7 · #5CA83B

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 13.6 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 14.1 · #73A236

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 16.4 · #3F8A24

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 17.3 · #98BD3C

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 19.9 · #52A84C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 20.5 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 21.4 · #00B131

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 29.9 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 36.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 47 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5CA111

#5711A2

Analogous

#A29F11

#5CA111

#13A211

Triadic

#5CA111

#115CA2

#A2115C

Split-Complementary

#5CA111

#1113A2

#9F11A2

Tetradic

#5CA111

#11A29F

#5711A2

#A21113

Monochromatic

#0D1702

#345C0A

#5CA111

#83E718

#A8EE5D

Rectangle

#5CA111

#11A257

#5711A2

#A2115C

Compound

#5CA111

#13A211

#5711A2

#9F11A2

Variations

Lighter

#7EDE17

#9EE057

#C6E6A4

Darker

#49840B

#335D05

#1D3702

Saturation

#5A6F44

#5CA211

#5CAA08

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

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.56:1

Deuteranopia

#5CA111

#958620

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5CA111

#989840

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5CA111

#699499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shamrock 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

#84A528

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5CA111

Daylight 5500K

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

#72AA4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE8

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.

#4A1880

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: #5CA111;

CSS — background

background-color: #5CA111;

CSS Variable

--color-shamrock: #5CA111;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shamrock': '#5CA111' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5CA111] text-[#5CA111]

SCSS

$shamrock: #5CA111;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CA111?

#5CA111 is Shamrock, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5CA111 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shamrock?

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

What colors pair well with Shamrock?

Shamrock 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 Shamrock?

You can download Shamrock 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 Shamrock?

The hex code is #5CA111. In RGB it's 92, 161, 17, and in HSL it's 89°, 81%, 35%.

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