GREENS

Exploration Green

#55A860

RGB 85, 168, 96 · HSL 128°, 33%, 50% · CMYK 49, 0, 43, 34

Exploration Green is #55A860 in HEX — rgb(85, 168, 96), hsl(128°, 33%, 50%), cmyk(49%, 0%, 43%, 34%).

Exploration Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 128°, 33%, 50%. 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#55A860

RGB85, 168, 96

HSL128°, 33%, 50%

HSV128°, 49%, 66%

CMYK49, 0, 43, 34

Decimal5613664

CSS RGBrgb(85, 168, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(128, 33%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 4 · #56A05B

Vista Paint

Aqueous C-730

ΔE 4.3 · #5CA25B

Valspar

Spinach 6004-10C

ΔE 4.9 · #48A759

Dulux

Endo S24G7

ΔE 5 · #5DA462

Behr

Tournament Field M420-6

ΔE 5 · #459B55

Dunn-Edwards

Parsley DE5663

ΔE 5.7 · #4FAA6C

Benjamin Moore

Four 573

ΔE 7.6 · #68B374

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 7.7 · #53995A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 9.6 · #7AB96E

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 9.9 · #6BC271

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 10.4 · #4C9141

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 10.4 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 11.4 · #358C3F

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 19.6 · #128458

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 21.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 28.4 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#55A860

#AA559E

Analogous

#74AA55

#55A860

#55AA8B

Triadic

#55A860

#6155AA

#AA6155

Split-Complementary

#55A860

#8B55AA

#AA5574

Tetradic

#55A860

#5574AA

#AA559E

#AA8B55

Monochromatic

#224427

#3C7744

#55A860

#88C390

#BBDDC0

Rectangle

#55A860

#559EAA

#AA559E

#AA6155

Compound

#55A860

#55AA8B

#AA559E

#AA5574

Variations

Lighter

#77BB80

#9DC8A3

#C8DDCB

Darker

#43894C

#2D6033

#19381D

Saturation

#738C76

#55AA61

#2BD441

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55A860

#968D64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55A860

#9E9E6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55A860

#629EA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exploration 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

#7FAB63

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55A860

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB087

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#8B4E83

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: #55A860;

CSS — background

background-color: #55A860;

CSS Variable

--color-exploration-green: #55A860;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exploration-green': '#55A860' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55A860] text-[#55A860]

SCSS

$exploration-green: #55A860;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55A860?

#55A860 is Exploration Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #55A860 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exploration Green?

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

What colors pair well with Exploration Green?

Exploration 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 Exploration Green?

You can download Exploration 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 Exploration Green?

The hex code is #55A860. In RGB it's 85, 168, 96, and in HSL it's 128°, 33%, 50%.

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