GREENS

Caterpillar

#54DC00

RGB 84, 220, 0 · HSL 97°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 62, 0, 100, 14

Caterpillar is #54DC00 in HEX — rgb(84, 220, 0), hsl(97°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(62%, 0%, 100%, 14%).

Caterpillar pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 100%, 43%. 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#54DC00

RGB84, 220, 0

HSL97°, 100%, 43%

HSV97°, 100%, 86%

CMYK62, 0, 100, 14

Decimal5561344

CSS RGBrgb(84, 220, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caterpillar 430B-6

Exact match

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 22.3 · #00BB2D

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 25.2 · #9EDA2C

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2031-20

ΔE 27.3 · #63B525

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 28.3 · #00B131

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 28.7 · #5AB32C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 34.8 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 36.4 · #6CB037

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 39.5 · #9ABA25

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 40.8 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 41.5 · #69AE44

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 45.8 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 46.2 · #73A236

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 52 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 63.5 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 74.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#54DC00

#8700DB

Analogous

#C2DB00

#54DC00

#00DB1A

Triadic

#54DC00

#0054DB

#DB0054

Split-Complementary

#54DC00

#1A00DB

#DB00C2

Tetradic

#54DC00

#00C2DB

#8700DB

#DB1A00

Monochromatic

#194200

#378F00

#54DC00

#7BFF29

#AAFF75

Rectangle

#54DC00

#00DB87

#8700DB

#DB0054

Compound

#54DC00

#00DB1A

#8700DB

#DB00C2

Variations

Lighter

#70FF16

#96F25E

#C4F0A9

Darker

#43AF00

#2E7900

#1B4600

Saturation

#668F4D

#54DB00

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#54DC00

#C4B126

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54DC00

#CDCD56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54DC00

#71CAD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Caterpillar 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

#7ED21B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54DC00

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CD73F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEEE7

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.

#6F13A8

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: #54DC00;

CSS — background

background-color: #54DC00;

CSS Variable

--color-caterpillar: #54DC00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caterpillar': '#54DC00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54DC00] text-[#54DC00]

SCSS

$caterpillar: #54DC00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54DC00?

#54DC00 is Caterpillar, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #54DC00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caterpillar?

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

What colors pair well with Caterpillar?

Caterpillar 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 Caterpillar?

You can download Caterpillar 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 Caterpillar?

The hex code is #54DC00. In RGB it's 84, 220, 0, and in HSL it's 97°, 100%, 43%.

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