GREENS

Straightforward Green

#52A550

RGB 82, 165, 80 · HSL 119°, 35%, 48% · CMYK 50, 0, 52, 35

Straightforward Green is #52A550 in HEX — rgb(82, 165, 80), hsl(119°, 35%, 48%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 52%, 35%).

Straightforward Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 119°, 35%, 48%. 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#52A550

RGB82, 165, 80

HSL119°, 35%, 48%

HSV119°, 52%, 65%

CMYK50, 0, 52, 35

Decimal5416272

CSS RGBrgb(82, 165, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(119, 35%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 2.2 · #54A84F

Dulux

Fervent Green S24G8

ΔE 2.9 · #469F4B

Benjamin Moore

Sullivan 560

ΔE 3.5 · #52A549

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 3.7 · #52A84C

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 5.2 · #5A9E4B

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 6.3 · #41A94F

Behr

Tuscan Herbs S400-6

ΔE 6.4 · #54994A

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 8.3 · #4C9141

Vista Paint

Aqueous C-730

ΔE 8.5 · #5CA25B

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 8.9 · #56A05B

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 9.8 · #358C3F

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 12.4 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 12.6 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 24 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 24.2 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 32.5 · #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

#52A550

#A450A5

Analogous

#7CA550

#52A550

#50A579

Triadic

#52A550

#5051A5

#A55051

Split-Complementary

#52A550

#7950A5

#A5507C

Tetradic

#52A550

#507CA5

#A450A5

#A57950

Monochromatic

#1E3E1E

#387237

#52A550

#81C280

#B4DBB3

Rectangle

#52A550

#50A5A4

#A450A5

#A55051

Compound

#52A550

#50A579

#A450A5

#A5507C

Variations

Lighter

#71BA70

#99C798

#C6DCC5

Darker

#3F863E

#2A5D29

#183717

Saturation

#6E876E

#51A550

#2BCD28

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#52A550

#948955

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#52A550

#9B9B61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#52A550

#609A9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Straightforward 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

#7DA857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#52A550

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AAD7B

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.

#864987

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: #52A550;

CSS — background

background-color: #52A550;

CSS Variable

--color-straightforward-green: #52A550;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straightforward-green': '#52A550' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#52A550] text-[#52A550]

SCSS

$straightforward-green: #52A550;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #52A550?

#52A550 is Straightforward Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #52A550 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Straightforward Green?

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

What colors pair well with Straightforward Green?

Straightforward 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 Straightforward Green?

You can download Straightforward 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 Straightforward Green?

The hex code is #52A550. In RGB it's 82, 165, 80, and in HSL it's 119°, 35%, 48%.

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