GREENS

Luscious Lemongrass

#517933

RGB 81, 121, 51 · HSL 94°, 41%, 34% · CMYK 33, 0, 58, 53

Luscious Lemongrass is #517933 in HEX — rgb(81, 121, 51), hsl(94°, 41%, 34%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 58%, 53%).

Luscious Lemongrass pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 94°, 41%, 34%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#517933

RGB81, 121, 51

HSL94°, 41%, 34%

HSV94°, 58%, 47%

CMYK33, 0, 58, 53

Decimal5339443

CSS RGBrgb(81, 121, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 41%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nereus S23E9

ΔE 4.8 · #4E793C

Behr

Secret Meadow S360-6

ΔE 5.3 · #5F7B33

Vista Paint

Fair Lady Kelly K-1257

ΔE 6.6 · #538742

Valspar

Lovely Green 6009-9

ΔE 6.7 · #658940

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 7.2 · #5E8548

Hallman-Lindsay

Golf Day 767

ΔE 7.6 · #5A8B3F

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 9 · #4F854A

PPG

Antique Green 1223-7

ΔE 9.6 · #588C3A

RAL

Grass Green 6010

ΔE 9.7 · #35682D

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Spruce DE5587

ΔE 11.3 · #688049

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 11.3 · #609354

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 14.8 · #507A4F

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 15.6 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 22.3 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 22.6 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 24.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#517933

#5B337A

Analogous

#767A33

#517933

#337A38

Triadic

#517933

#33527A

#7A3352

Split-Complementary

#517933

#38337A

#7A3376

Tetradic

#517933

#33767A

#5B337A

#7A3833

Monochromatic

#0C1208

#2E441D

#517933

#76B04A

#9EC97E

Rectangle

#517933

#337A5B

#5B337A

#7A3352

Compound

#517933

#337A38

#5B337A

#7A3376

Variations

Lighter

#72AA47

#95BD77

#C2D5B3

Darker

#416328

#2D451A

#1A290F

Saturation

#55614C

#527A33

#4F941A

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#517933

#726936

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#517933

#737341

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#517933

#587174

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Luscious Lemongrass 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

#7C8741

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#517933

Daylight 5500K

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

#698C66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#4D3063

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: #517933;

CSS — background

background-color: #517933;

CSS Variable

--color-luscious-lemongrass: #517933;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luscious-lemongrass': '#517933' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#517933] text-[#517933]

SCSS

$luscious-lemongrass: #517933;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #517933?

#517933 is Luscious Lemongrass, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #517933 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luscious Lemongrass?

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

What colors pair well with Luscious Lemongrass?

Luscious Lemongrass 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 Luscious Lemongrass?

You can download Luscious Lemongrass 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 Luscious Lemongrass?

The hex code is #517933. In RGB it's 81, 121, 51, and in HSL it's 94°, 41%, 34%.

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