GREENS

Yíng Guāng Sè Green

#05FFA6

RGB 5, 255, 166 · HSL 159°, 100%, 51% · CMYK 98, 0, 35, 0

Yíng Guāng Sè Green is #05FFA6 in HEX — rgb(5, 255, 166), hsl(159°, 100%, 51%), cmyk(98%, 0%, 35%, 0%).

Yíng Guāng Sè Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 100%, 51%. 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#05FFA6

RGB5, 255, 166

HSL159°, 100%, 51%

HSV159°, 98%, 100%

CMYK98, 0, 35, 0

Decimal393126

CSS RGBrgb(5, 255, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 100%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Island Aqua P450-5

ΔE 5.6 · #48FE9F

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 28.5 · #6CCC7B

Dulux

Enamelled Dragon S25H6

ΔE 29.5 · #54C585

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 31.4 · #69C365

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 31.5 · #73CD89

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 32.3 · #6BC271

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 35.5 · #00B131

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 36.2 · #00BB2D

Valspar

Green Galore 6004-10B

ΔE 37 · #67B771

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 38.2 · #8AC867

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 38.5 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 41.8 · #56B78F

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 41.8 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 51.6 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 54.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 56.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#05FFA6

#FF055D

Analogous

#05FF2B

#05FFA6

#05DAFF

Triadic

#05FFA6

#A805FF

#FFA805

Split-Complementary

#05FFA6

#FF05DA

#FF2B05

Tetradic

#05FFA6

#2B05FF

#FF055D

#DAFF05

Monochromatic

#006B46

#00B877

#05FFA6

#52FFC2

#9EFFDD

Rectangle

#05FFA6

#055DFF

#FF055D

#FFA805

Compound

#05FFA6

#05DAFF

#FF055D

#FF2B05

Variations

Lighter

#37FFB9

#74F4C7

#B5F2DC

Darker

#00D087

#008F5D

#005336

Saturation

#5DA88D

#05FFA8

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#05FFA6

#D5CCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#05FFA6

#EBEBB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#05FFA6

#50F1F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yíng Guāng Sè 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

#43EC98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#05FFA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#30F1BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEC

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.

#C71654

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: #05FFA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #05FFA6;

CSS Variable

--color-yíng-guāng-sè-green: #05FFA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yíng-guāng-sè-green': '#05FFA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#05FFA6] text-[#05FFA6]

SCSS

$yíng-guāng-sè-green: #05FFA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #05FFA6?

#05FFA6 is Yíng Guāng Sè Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #05FFA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yíng Guāng Sè Green?

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

What colors pair well with Yíng Guāng Sè Green?

Yíng Guāng Sè 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 Yíng Guāng Sè Green?

You can download Yíng Guāng Sè 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 Yíng Guāng Sè Green?

The hex code is #05FFA6. In RGB it's 5, 255, 166, and in HSL it's 159°, 100%, 51%.

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