GREENS

Chlorophyll Green

#4AFF00

RGB 74, 255, 0 · HSL 103°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 71, 0, 100, 0

Chlorophyll Green is #4AFF00 in HEX — rgb(74, 255, 0), hsl(103°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(71%, 0%, 100%, 0%).

Chlorophyll Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 103°, 100%, 50%. 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#4AFF00

RGB74, 255, 0

HSL103°, 100%, 50%

HSV103°, 100%, 100%

CMYK71, 0, 100, 0

Decimal4914944

CSS RGBrgb(74, 255, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Barnyard Grass 440B-6

ΔE 12.6 · #50E80D

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 37.7 · #00BB2D

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 40.1 · #9EDA2C

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 44.2 · #00B131

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2031-20

ΔE 45.5 · #63B525

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 46.7 · #5AB32C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 50.9 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 54.3 · #6CB037

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 56.3 · #9ABA25

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 57.8 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 58.9 · #A7C646

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 62.9 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 64.2 · #73A236

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 67.4 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 79.2 · #E2E38D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 89.4 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#4AFF00

#B700FF

Analogous

#C8FF00

#4AFF00

#00FF37

Triadic

#4AFF00

#0048FF

#FF0048

Split-Complementary

#4AFF00

#3700FF

#FF00C8

Tetradic

#4AFF00

#00C8FF

#B700FF

#FF3700

Monochromatic

#1D6600

#33B300

#4AFF00

#7FFF4D

#B6FF99

Rectangle

#4AFF00

#00FFB7

#B700FF

#FF0048

Compound

#4AFF00

#00FF37

#B700FF

#FF00C8

Variations

Lighter

#6DFF33

#96F471

#C5F2B3

Darker

#3ACC00

#288C00

#175200

Saturation

#6FA659

#48FF00

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#4AFF00

#E1CA2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4AFF00

#ECEC65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4AFF00

#75EAF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chlorophyll 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

#77EC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4AFF00

Daylight 5500K

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

#64F13F

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.

#9216C3

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: #4AFF00;

CSS — background

background-color: #4AFF00;

CSS Variable

--color-chlorophyll-green: #4AFF00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chlorophyll-green': '#4AFF00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4AFF00] text-[#4AFF00]

SCSS

$chlorophyll-green: #4AFF00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4AFF00?

#4AFF00 is Chlorophyll Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #4AFF00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chlorophyll Green?

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

What colors pair well with Chlorophyll Green?

Chlorophyll 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 Chlorophyll Green?

You can download Chlorophyll 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 Chlorophyll Green?

The hex code is #4AFF00. In RGB it's 74, 255, 0, and in HSL it's 103°, 100%, 50%.

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