GREENS

Neon

#179A29

RGB 23, 154, 41 · HSL 128°, 74%, 35% · CMYK 85, 0, 73, 40

Neon is #179A29 in HEX — rgb(23, 154, 41), hsl(128°, 74%, 35%), cmyk(85%, 0%, 73%, 40%).

Neon pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 128°, 74%, 35%. 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#179A29

RGB23, 154, 41

HSL128°, 74%, 35%

HSV128°, 85%, 60%

CMYK85, 0, 73, 40

Decimal1546793

CSS RGBrgb(23, 154, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(128, 74%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2032-10

Exact match

Behr

Pine Grove 460B-7

ΔE 4.2 · #1D911D

Vista Paint

Jolly Holly K-312

ΔE 4.4 · #2AA238

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 6.9 · #2AAA41

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 11.8 · #00B131

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 12.4 · #57A639

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 13.3 · #41A94F

Dunn-Edwards

Get Up and Go DE5636

ΔE 13.5 · #1A9D49

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 14 · #3F8A24

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 14.9 · #52A84C

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 16.3 · #54A84F

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 23.1 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 26.9 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 35.7 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 40.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 49.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#179A29

#9B178A

Analogous

#489B17

#179A29

#179B6B

Triadic

#179A29

#29179B

#9B2917

Split-Complementary

#179A29

#6B179B

#9B1748

Tetradic

#179A29

#17489B

#9B178A

#9B6B17

Monochromatic

#031606

#0D5917

#179A29

#21DE3A

#64E875

Rectangle

#179A29

#178A9B

#9B178A

#9B2917

Compound

#179A29

#179B6B

#9B178A

#9B1748

Variations

Lighter

#20D538

#5DDA6E

#A7E3AF

Darker

#107F1F

#095914

#04350B

Saturation

#456D4B

#179B29

#0CA720

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#179A29

#857832

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#179A29

#8E8E46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#179A29

#3A8E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Neon 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

#51A03A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#179A29

Daylight 5500K

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

#3EA55E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDE9

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.

#7C1C6F

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: #179A29;

CSS — background

background-color: #179A29;

CSS Variable

--color-neon: #179A29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neon': '#179A29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#179A29] text-[#179A29]

SCSS

$neon: #179A29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #179A29?

#179A29 is Neon, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #179A29 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neon?

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

What colors pair well with Neon?

Neon 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 Neon?

You can download Neon 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 Neon?

The hex code is #179A29. In RGB it's 23, 154, 41, and in HSL it's 128°, 74%, 35%.

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