GREENS

Welsh Onion

#22BB66

RGB 34, 187, 102 · HSL 147°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 82, 0, 45, 27

Welsh Onion is #22BB66 in HEX — rgb(34, 187, 102), hsl(147°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(82%, 0%, 45%, 27%).

Welsh Onion pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 69%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#22BB66

RGB34, 187, 102

HSL147°, 69%, 43%

HSV147°, 82%, 73%

CMYK82, 0, 45, 27

Decimal2276198

CSS RGBrgb(34, 187, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Esmeralda P440-6

ΔE 4.1 · #36C56B

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 6.7 · #41B45C

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2033-30

ΔE 8.1 · #32AB51

Dulux

Ceramic Green S25H7

ΔE 8.6 · #3BB76F

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 10.9 · #41A94F

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 13.3 · #48A759

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 13.6 · #69C365

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15 · #52A84C

RAL

Pure Green 6037

ΔE 16.7 · #008F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 20.7 · #56A05B

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 20.9 · #00B131

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 21 · #358C3F

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 23.3 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 29.9 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 37.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 43.4 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#22BB66

#B92275

Analogous

#2AB922

#22BB66

#22B9B2

Triadic

#22BB66

#6622B9

#B96622

Split-Complementary

#22BB66

#B222B9

#B9222A

Tetradic

#22BB66

#222AB9

#B92275

#B9B222

Monochromatic

#0A381F

#167942

#22BB66

#4ADE8D

#8BEAB5

Rectangle

#22BB66

#2275B9

#B92275

#B96622

Compound

#22BB66

#22B9B2

#B92275

#B9222A

Variations

Lighter

#3ADB83

#75DBA3

#B4E5CA

Darker

#189751

#0F6A38

#073F20

Saturation

#57846B

#22B966

#11CA64

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#22BB66

#9F956B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#22BB66

#ACAC76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#22BB66

#45AFB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Welsh Onion 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

#59B968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#22BB66

Daylight 5500K

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

#46BE8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEA

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.

#942763

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: #22BB66;

CSS — background

background-color: #22BB66;

CSS Variable

--color-welsh-onion: #22BB66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'welsh-onion': '#22BB66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#22BB66] text-[#22BB66]

SCSS

$welsh-onion: #22BB66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #22BB66?

#22BB66 is Welsh Onion, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #22BB66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Welsh Onion?

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

What colors pair well with Welsh Onion?

Welsh Onion 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 Welsh Onion?

You can download Welsh Onion 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 Welsh Onion?

The hex code is #22BB66. In RGB it's 34, 187, 102, and in HSL it's 147°, 69%, 43%.

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