GREENS

Simply Green

#00AA81

RGB 0, 170, 129 · HSL 166°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 100, 0, 24, 33

Simply Green is #00AA81 in HEX — rgb(0, 170, 129), hsl(166°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 24%, 33%).

Simply Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 100%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#00AA81

RGB0, 170, 129

HSL166°, 100%, 33%

HSV166°, 100%, 67%

CMYK100, 0, 24, 33

Decimal43649

CSS RGBrgb(0, 170, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hob Goblin S27H7 · SB8C5

ΔE 3.2 · #01AD89

Benjamin Moore

Cabana 2039-30

ΔE 4.2 · #019F76

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 4.6 · #00B080

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 5.2 · #00A483

Dunn-Edwards

Rain Forest DE5684

ΔE 6.2 · #009A70

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 6.2 · #019D6E

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 6.2 · #19A585

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 7.5 · #2A9E6E

Behr

Mirage Lake 500D-6

ΔE 7.6 · #47B58C

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 7.7 · #239A6D

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 9.9 · #42A370

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15.4 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.7 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 21.4 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.9 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 28.5 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

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

#00AA81

#A80027

Analogous

#00A82D

#00AA81

#007BA8

Triadic

#00AA81

#8100A8

#A88100

Split-Complementary

#00AA81

#A8007B

#A82D00

Tetradic

#00AA81

#2D00A8

#A80027

#7BA800

Monochromatic

#001A14

#005C46

#00AA81

#00F5BC

#42FFD3

Rectangle

#00AA81

#0027A8

#A80027

#A88100

Compound

#00AA81

#007BA8

#A80027

#A82D00

Variations

Lighter

#00EDB5

#41F0C7

#99EDDA

Darker

#008767

#005D47

#003629

Saturation

#3B6D62

#00A881

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00AA81

#8B8984

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00AA81

#9C9C87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00AA81

#2DA3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Simply 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

#3FAC7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00AA81

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB1A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#810E29

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: #00AA81;

CSS — background

background-color: #00AA81;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-green: #00AA81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-green': '#00AA81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00AA81] text-[#00AA81]

SCSS

$simply-green: #00AA81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00AA81?

#00AA81 is Simply Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00AA81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Green?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Green?

Simply 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 Simply Green?

You can download Simply 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 Simply Green?

The hex code is #00AA81. In RGB it's 0, 170, 129, and in HSL it's 166°, 100%, 33%.

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