GREENS

Green

#15C656

RGB 21, 198, 86 · HSL 142°, 81%, 43% · CMYK 89, 0, 57, 22

Green is #15C656 in HEX — rgb(21, 198, 86), hsl(142°, 81%, 43%), cmyk(89%, 0%, 57%, 22%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 81%, 43%. 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#15C656

RGB21, 198, 86

HSL142°, 81%, 43%

HSV142°, 89%, 78%

CMYK89, 0, 57, 22

Decimal1427030

CSS RGBrgb(21, 198, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 81%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Festive Green S-G-470

ΔE 7.1 · #21B545

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 10.7 · #00B131

Dulux

Spandex Green S24H8

ΔE 11.5 · #36B14A

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 13.3 · #00BB2D

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2032-30

ΔE 14.7 · #4FB346

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 15.6 · #2AA238

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 16.4 · #41B45C

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 18.8 · #41A94F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 21.9 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 23 · #54A84F

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 27.5 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 29.2 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 32.2 · #56A05B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 43 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 46.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 55.7 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#15C656

#C61585

Analogous

#2DC615

#15C656

#15C6AF

Triadic

#15C656

#5615C6

#C65615

Split-Complementary

#15C656

#AF15C6

#C6152D

Tetradic

#15C656

#152DC6

#C61585

#C6AF15

Monochromatic

#063C1A

#0E8138

#15C656

#3DEB7D

#82F2AB

Rectangle

#15C656

#1585C6

#C61585

#C65615

Compound

#15C656

#15C6AF

#C61585

#C6152D

Variations

Lighter

#2DE972

#6CE498

#AFE9C4

Darker

#0DA244

#07722E

#02441A

Saturation

#538867

#15C656

#0AD153

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#15C656

#A99C5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#15C656

#B6B66D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#15C656

#46B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#4FC15C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#15C656

Daylight 5500K

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

#3CC680

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEA

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.

#9D1D6E

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: #15C656;

CSS — background

background-color: #15C656;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #15C656;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#15C656' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#15C656] text-[#15C656]

SCSS

$green: #15C656;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #15C656?

#15C656 is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #15C656 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #15C656. In RGB it's 21, 198, 86, and in HSL it's 142°, 81%, 43%.

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