GREENS

Norwich Green

#ACB597

RGB 172, 181, 151 · HSL 78°, 17%, 65% · CMYK 5, 0, 17, 29

Norwich Green is #ACB597 in HEX — rgb(172, 181, 151), hsl(78°, 17%, 65%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 17%, 29%).

Norwich Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 17%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ACB597

RGB172, 181, 151

HSL78°, 17%, 65%

HSV78°, 17%, 71%

CMYK5, 0, 17, 29

Decimal11318679

CSS RGBrgb(172, 181, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 17%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Field Khaki BXC-22

ΔE 1.2 · #ACB494

Benjamin Moore

Sherwood HC-118

ΔE 1.6 · #AAB696

Valspar

Green Garlands 5007-3C

ΔE 1.6 · #A7B396

Dulux

Foille S20C3

ΔE 1.9 · #B1B89C

Vista Paint

Lamb's Ear K-908

ΔE 2.4 · #ADB99E

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 3.5 · #ACAF95

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3.5 · #AEB08F

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.2 · #B9BA99

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.2 · #B8B799

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4.5 · #ACAC90

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 4.7 · #B9B79B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glass 751

ΔE 4.7 · #AAB892

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 6.1 · #BABBA5

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 7.7 · #A7A58F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.7 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#ACB597

#A097B5

Analogous

#B5AF97

#ACB597

#9DB597

Triadic

#ACB597

#97ACB5

#B597AC

Split-Complementary

#ACB597

#979DB5

#AF97B5

Tetradic

#ACB597

#97B5AF

#A097B5

#B5979D

Monochromatic

#5F684A

#88956A

#ACB597

#CFD5C3

#F3F4F0

Rectangle

#ACB597

#97B5A0

#A097B5

#B597AC

Compound

#ACB597

#9DB597

#A097B5

#AF97B5

Variations

Lighter

#BCC4AB

#CDD1C2

#E1E3DC

Darker

#8D9A6F

#626C4A

#393F2B

Saturation

#A8AAA1

#ACB597

#BBDA72

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACB597

#B5B098

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACB597

#B4B49B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACB597

#AFB0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Norwich 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

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How it looks under different light

#C0B48C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACB597

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB9B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8170A9

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: #ACB597;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACB597;

CSS Variable

--color-norwich-green: #ACB597;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norwich-green': '#ACB597' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACB597] text-[#ACB597]

SCSS

$norwich-green: #ACB597;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB597?

#ACB597 is Norwich Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ACB597 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norwich Green?

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

What colors pair well with Norwich Green?

Norwich 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 Norwich Green?

You can download Norwich 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 Norwich Green?

The hex code is #ACB597. In RGB it's 172, 181, 151, and in HSL it's 78°, 17%, 65%.

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