GREENS

Yoshi

#55AA00

RGB 85, 170, 0 · HSL 90°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 50, 0, 100, 33

Yoshi is #55AA00 in HEX — rgb(85, 170, 0), hsl(90°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 100%, 33%).

Yoshi pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 90°, 100%, 33%. 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#55AA00

RGB85, 170, 0

HSL90°, 100%, 33%

HSV90°, 100%, 67%

CMYK50, 0, 100, 33

Decimal5614080

CSS RGBrgb(85, 170, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2031-10

ΔE 4 · #51AC19

Vista Paint

Lots of Lime K-1258

ΔE 6.1 · #63B125

Behr

Thyme Green 420D-6

ΔE 6.7 · #5FA512

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 13.4 · #6CB037

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 16.8 · #57A639

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 17 · #5CA83B

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 17.9 · #00B131

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 19.1 · #69AE44

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 21.4 · #A3CD39

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 21.5 · #98BD3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 21.6 · #73A236

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 21.6 · #9ABA25

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 24.6 · #52A84C

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 35.7 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 43.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 54.3 · #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 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

#55AA00

#5400A8

Analogous

#A8A800

#55AA00

#00A800

Triadic

#55AA00

#0054A8

#A80054

Split-Complementary

#55AA00

#0000A8

#A800A8

Tetradic

#55AA00

#00A8A8

#5400A8

#A80000

Monochromatic

#0D1A00

#2E5C00

#55AA00

#7AF500

#A1FF42

Rectangle

#55AA00

#00A854

#5400A8

#A80054

Compound

#55AA00

#00A800

#5400A8

#A800A8

Variations

Lighter

#76ED00

#98F041

#C3ED99

Darker

#438700

#2E5D00

#1B3600

Saturation

#546D3B

#54A800

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55AA00

#9B8B1A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55AA00

#9F9F41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55AA00

#669CA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yoshi 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

#7FAC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55AA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CB13F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE7

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.

#480E81

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: #55AA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #55AA00;

CSS Variable

--color-yoshi: #55AA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yoshi': '#55AA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55AA00] text-[#55AA00]

SCSS

$yoshi: #55AA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55AA00?

#55AA00 is Yoshi, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #55AA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yoshi?

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

What colors pair well with Yoshi?

Yoshi 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 Yoshi?

You can download Yoshi 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 Yoshi?

The hex code is #55AA00. In RGB it's 85, 170, 0, and in HSL it's 90°, 100%, 33%.

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