GREENS

Candy Grass

#33AA00

RGB 51, 170, 0 · HSL 102°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 70, 0, 100, 33

Candy Grass is #33AA00 in HEX — rgb(51, 170, 0), hsl(102°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(70%, 0%, 100%, 33%).

Candy Grass pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 102°, 100%, 33%. 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#33AA00

RGB51, 170, 0

HSL102°, 100%, 33%

HSV102°, 100%, 67%

CMYK70, 0, 100, 33

Decimal3385856

CSS RGBrgb(51, 170, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Paradise Of Greenery P400-7

ΔE 2.8 · #2FAE14

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2031-10

ΔE 7.9 · #51AC19

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 10.8 · #5AB32C

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 11.1 · #00BB2D

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 11.5 · #00B131

Dulux

Vitalize S24H9

ΔE 18.8 · #2AAA41

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 19.1 · #6CB037

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 23.5 · #69AE44

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 25.4 · #3F8A24

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 26.4 · #41A94F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 26.5 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 28.1 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 28.9 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 42.9 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 48.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 59.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#33AA00

#7600A8

Analogous

#87A800

#33AA00

#00A822

Triadic

#33AA00

#0032A8

#A80032

Split-Complementary

#33AA00

#2200A8

#A80087

Tetradic

#33AA00

#0087A8

#7600A8

#A82200

Monochromatic

#081A00

#1C5C00

#33AA00

#49F500

#7BFF42

Rectangle

#33AA00

#00A876

#7600A8

#A80032

Compound

#33AA00

#00A822

#7600A8

#A80087

Variations

Lighter

#47ED00

#76F041

#B2ED99

Darker

#288700

#1C5D00

#103600

Saturation

#4A6D3B

#32A800

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.89:1

Deuteranopia

#33AA00

#96871C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#33AA00

#9D9D41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#33AA00

#4E9CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Candy Grass 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

#66AC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#33AA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#53B13F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EEE7

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.

#5E0E81

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: #33AA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #33AA00;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-grass: #33AA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-grass': '#33AA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#33AA00] text-[#33AA00]

SCSS

$candy-grass: #33AA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33AA00?

#33AA00 is Candy Grass, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #33AA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Grass?

Candy Grass 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 Candy Grass?

You can download Candy Grass 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 Candy Grass?

The hex code is #33AA00. In RGB it's 51, 170, 0, and in HSL it's 102°, 100%, 33%.

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