GREENS

Green

#40BF40

RGB 64, 191, 64 · HSL 120°, 50%, 50% · CMYK 66, 0, 66, 25

Green is #40BF40 in HEX — rgb(64, 191, 64), hsl(120°, 50%, 50%), cmyk(66%, 0%, 66%, 25%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 50%, 50%. 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#40BF40

RGB64, 191, 64

HSL120°, 50%, 50%

HSV120°, 66%, 75%

CMYK66, 0, 66, 25

Decimal4243264

CSS RGBrgb(64, 191, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 50%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Solitary Tree P410-6

ΔE 5 · #48CA43

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 6.9 · #00B131

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 9 · #00BB2D

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2030-20

ΔE 9.4 · #49AC2D

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 10.8 · #5AB32C

Dulux

Spandex Green S24H8

ΔE 11.5 · #36B14A

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 17.4 · #6CB037

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 19.1 · #41A94F

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 19.3 · #69AE44

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 20.3 · #52A84C

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 24.8 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 25.2 · #3F8A24

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 26.9 · #73A236

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 39.7 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 43.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 54.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#40BF40

#BF40BF

Analogous

#80BF40

#40BF40

#40BF80

Triadic

#40BF40

#4040BF

#BF4040

Split-Complementary

#40BF40

#7F40BF

#BF4080

Tetradic

#40BF40

#407FBF

#BF40BF

#BF8040

Monochromatic

#194D19

#2D862D

#40BF40

#79D279

#B3E6B3

Rectangle

#40BF40

#40BFBF

#BF40BF

#BF4040

Compound

#40BF40

#40BF80

#BF40BF

#BF4080

Variations

Lighter

#66CC66

#92D392

#C3E2C3

Darker

#309C30

#206D20

#114011

Saturation

#6C936C

#40BF40

#20DF20

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#40BF40

#A89949

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#40BF40

#B1B15E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#40BF40

#5AB0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#6FBC4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#40BF40

Daylight 5500K

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

#5DC16F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#9A3E9A

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #40BF40;

CSS — background

background-color: #40BF40;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #40BF40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#40BF40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#40BF40] text-[#40BF40]

SCSS

$green: #40BF40;

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#32A431 · ΔE 11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #40BF40?

#40BF40 is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #40BF40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #40BF40. In RGB it's 64, 191, 64, and in HSL it's 120°, 50%, 50%.

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