GREENS

Retro Lime

#19CC89

RGB 25, 204, 137 · HSL 158°, 78%, 45% · CMYK 88, 0, 33, 20

Retro Lime is #19CC89 in HEX — rgb(25, 204, 137), hsl(158°, 78%, 45%), cmyk(88%, 0%, 33%, 20%).

Retro Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 78%, 45%. 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#19CC89

RGB25, 204, 137

HSL158°, 78%, 45%

HSV158°, 88%, 80%

CMYK88, 0, 33, 20

Decimal1690761

CSS RGBrgb(25, 204, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 78%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Intense Teal S-G-490

ΔE 6.1 · #2CC97B

Dulux

Enamelled Dragon S25H6

ΔE 10.4 · #54C585

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 13.3 · #5CCD97

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 14.2 · #00B080

PPG

Aragon Green 1227-5

ΔE 14.5 · #47BA87

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 15.6 · #01A263

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 18.3 · #2FA470

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 20.2 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 21.1 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 21.1 · #42A370

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 22.8 · #239A6D

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 26.1 · #008F39

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 26.7 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 30 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 38.5 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 39 · #93AB67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#19CC89

#CC195B

Analogous

#19CC31

#19CC89

#19B4CC

Triadic

#19CC89

#8B19CC

#CC8B19

Split-Complementary

#19CC89

#CC19B4

#CC3119

Tetradic

#19CC89

#3119CC

#CC195B

#B4CC19

Monochromatic

#08442E

#11885C

#19CC89

#49E9AE

#8EF1CD

Rectangle

#19CC89

#195BCC

#CC195B

#CC8B19

Compound

#19CC89

#19B4CC

#CC195B

#CC3119

Variations

Lighter

#37E6A6

#73E3BA

#B3E9D5

Darker

#11A770

#09754E

#04462E

Saturation

#588E7A

#19CC8B

#0DD98E

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#19CC89

#AAA48D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#19CC89

#BCBC94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#19CC89

#43C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Retro Lime 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

#52C682

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#19CC89

Daylight 5500K

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

#3FCBA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#A22150

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: #19CC89;

CSS — background

background-color: #19CC89;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-lime: #19CC89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-lime': '#19CC89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#19CC89] text-[#19CC89]

SCSS

$retro-lime: #19CC89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #19CC89?

#19CC89 is Retro Lime, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #19CC89 warm or cool?

Retro Lime reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Retro Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Retro Lime?

Retro Lime 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 Retro Lime?

You can download Retro Lime 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 Retro Lime?

The hex code is #19CC89. In RGB it's 25, 204, 137, and in HSL it's 158°, 78%, 45%.

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