GREENS

Elf

#71B078

RGB 113, 176, 120 · HSL 127°, 29%, 57% · CMYK 36, 0, 32, 31

Elf is #71B078 in HEX — rgb(113, 176, 120), hsl(127°, 29%, 57%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 32%, 31%).

Elf pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 127°, 29%, 57%. 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#71B078

RGB113, 176, 120

HSL127°, 29%, 57%

HSV127°, 36%, 69%

CMYK36, 0, 32, 31

Decimal7450744

CSS RGBrgb(113, 176, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 29%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Elf 6002-8B

Exact match

Behr

Track Green S410-5

ΔE 3 · #7AB880

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne 730

ΔE 3.4 · #77B87C

Vista Paint

Lucerne C-729

ΔE 4 · #7AB97C

Dulux

Appleton S24G6

ΔE 4.1 · #6EB476

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 2034-40

ΔE 5.1 · #80B480

PPG

Elf Shoe 1226-5

ΔE 5.9 · #68B082

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 6.2 · #68A678

Dunn-Edwards

Verde DE5627

ΔE 6.3 · #7FB383

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 8.4 · #81B589

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.8 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10 · #89AC76

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 10.2 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 10.6 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 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

#71B078

#B172AA

Analogous

#8AB172

#71B078

#72B199

Triadic

#71B078

#7972B1

#B17972

Split-Complementary

#71B078

#9972B1

#B1728A

Tetradic

#71B078

#728AB1

#B172AA

#B19972

Monochromatic

#315936

#4C8A53

#71B078

#A3CCA8

#D4E7D6

Rectangle

#71B078

#72AAB1

#B172AA

#B17972

Compound

#71B078

#72B199

#B172AA

#B1728A

Variations

Lighter

#8EC194

#ADCDB1

#D1E0D3

Darker

#519859

#36693C

#1F3E23

Saturation

#889B8A

#72B179

#4BD85B

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#71B078

#A1997B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#71B078

#A7A781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#71B078

#7AA8AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Elf 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

#94B175

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#71B078

Daylight 5500K

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

#81B699

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#9A5D93

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #71B078;

CSS — background

background-color: #71B078;

CSS Variable

--color-elf: #71B078;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elf': '#71B078' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#71B078] text-[#71B078]

SCSS

$elf: #71B078;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #71B078?

#71B078 is Elf, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #71B078 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elf?

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

What colors pair well with Elf?

Elf 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 Elf?

You can download Elf 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 Elf?

The hex code is #71B078. In RGB it's 113, 176, 120, and in HSL it's 127°, 29%, 57%.

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