GREENS

Poison Ivy

#00AD43

RGB 0, 173, 67 · HSL 143°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 100, 0, 61, 32

Poison Ivy is #00AD43 in HEX — rgb(0, 173, 67), hsl(143°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 61%, 32%).

Poison Ivy pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 143°, 100%, 34%. 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#00AD43

RGB0, 173, 67

HSL143°, 100%, 34%

HSV143°, 100%, 68%

CMYK100, 0, 61, 32

Decimal44355

CSS RGBrgb(0, 173, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fairy Queen P430-6

ΔE 2.8 · #22B34A

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 4.4 · #2AAA41

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 7 · #2AA238

Benjamin Moore

Traffic 2032-20

ΔE 8.2 · #33A532

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 9.5 · #00B131

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 12.1 · #41B45C

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 12.4 · #41A94F

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 14.8 · #008F39

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.8 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 17.1 · #54A84F

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 20.8 · #3F8A24

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 26.1 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 26.3 · #56A05B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 36.2 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 41.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 50.9 · #919F70

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

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

#00AD43

#AD006B

Analogous

#14AD00

#00AD43

#00AD99

Triadic

#00AD43

#4200AD

#AD4200

Split-Complementary

#00AD43

#9900AD

#AD0014

Tetradic

#00AD43

#0014AD

#AD006B

#AD9900

Monochromatic

#001A0A

#006125

#00AD43

#00FA60

#47FF8E

Rectangle

#00AD43

#006BAD

#AD006B

#AD4200

Compound

#00AD43

#00AD99

#AD006B

#AD0014

Variations

Lighter

#00F15C

#44F086

#9BEDBA

Darker

#008B35

#005F25

#003715

Saturation

#3D7151

#00AD42

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00AD43

#93874A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00AD43

#9F9F5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00AD43

#39A0A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Poison Ivy 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

#3FAE4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00AD43

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB372

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEA

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.

#850F57

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: #00AD43;

CSS — background

background-color: #00AD43;

CSS Variable

--color-poison-ivy: #00AD43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poison-ivy': '#00AD43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00AD43] text-[#00AD43]

SCSS

$poison-ivy: #00AD43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00AD43?

#00AD43 is Poison Ivy, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #00AD43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poison Ivy?

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

What colors pair well with Poison Ivy?

Poison Ivy 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 Poison Ivy?

You can download Poison Ivy 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 Poison Ivy?

The hex code is #00AD43. In RGB it's 0, 173, 67, and in HSL it's 143°, 100%, 34%.

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