GREENS

April Fool’s Red

#1FB57A

RGB 31, 181, 122 · HSL 156°, 71%, 42% · CMYK 83, 0, 33, 29

April Fool’s Red is #1FB57A in HEX — rgb(31, 181, 122), hsl(156°, 71%, 42%), cmyk(83%, 0%, 33%, 29%).

April Fool’s Red pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 71%, 42%. 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#1FB57A

RGB31, 181, 122

HSL156°, 71%, 42%

HSV156°, 83%, 71%

CMYK83, 0, 33, 29

Decimal2078074

CSS RGBrgb(31, 181, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 71%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jess S26H7

ΔE 5.8 · #25B382

Vista Paint

Peaceful Thyme K-281

ΔE 6.1 · #00B080

Behr

Paradise Landscape P460-6

ΔE 6.3 · #2CC38E

PPG

Beanstalk 1227-6

ΔE 6.4 · #31AA74

Dunn-Edwards

Jungle DE5677

ΔE 6.6 · #00A466

Benjamin Moore

Kelly 2037-30

ΔE 7.5 · #01A263

Valspar

Cosmic Green 6003-10C

ΔE 8.7 · #2FA470

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 10.6 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 11.4 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 11.9 · #42A370

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 13.1 · #239A6D

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 18.6 · #53995A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 20.3 · #128458

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 21.2 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 32.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 32.8 · #507A4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#1FB57A

#B71F5C

Analogous

#1FB72E

#1FB57A

#1FA8B7

Triadic

#1FB57A

#7A1FB7

#B77A1F

Split-Complementary

#1FB57A

#B71FA8

#B72E1F

Tetradic

#1FB57A

#2E1FB7

#B71F5C

#A8B71F

Monochromatic

#093423

#14764F

#1FB57A

#43DFA1

#85EAC2

Rectangle

#1FB57A

#1F5CB7

#B71F5C

#B77A1F

Compound

#1FB57A

#1FA8B7

#B71F5C

#B72E1F

Variations

Lighter

#35DD99

#71DCB1

#B2E5D0

Darker

#169662

#0D6944

#063E28

Saturation

#548270

#1FB77A

#10C77D

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#1FB57A

#97927E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1FB57A

#A7A784

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1FB57A

#3EACAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

April Fool’s Red 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

#57B477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#1FB57A

Daylight 5500K

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

#44B99B

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#922450

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: #1FB57A;

CSS — background

background-color: #1FB57A;

CSS Variable

--color-april-fool’s-red: #1FB57A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'april-fool’s-red': '#1FB57A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1FB57A] text-[#1FB57A]

SCSS

$april-fool’s-red: #1FB57A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1FB57A?

#1FB57A is April Fool’s Red, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #1FB57A warm or cool?

April Fool’s Red reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with April Fool’s Red?

April Fool’s Red works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with April Fool’s Red?

April Fool’s Red 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 April Fool’s Red?

You can download April Fool’s Red 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 April Fool’s Red?

The hex code is #1FB57A. In RGB it's 31, 181, 122, and in HSL it's 156°, 71%, 42%.

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