GREENS

Exit Light

#55BB33

RGB 85, 187, 51 · HSL 105°, 57%, 47% · CMYK 55, 0, 73, 27

Exit Light is #55BB33 in HEX — rgb(85, 187, 51), hsl(105°, 57%, 47%), cmyk(55%, 0%, 73%, 27%).

Exit Light pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 57%, 47%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#55BB33

RGB85, 187, 51

HSL105°, 57%, 47%

HSV105°, 73%, 73%

CMYK55, 0, 73, 27

Decimal5618483

CSS RGBrgb(85, 187, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 57%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 4.6 · #5AB32C

Behr

Belfast M390-6

ΔE 5 · #44B11F

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2030-20

ΔE 6.4 · #49AC2D

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 11.5 · #00B131

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 12.6 · #6CB037

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 12.8 · #00BB2D

Dulux

Conceptual S22H7

ΔE 14.2 · #7EC34F

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 16.6 · #69AE44

PPG

Green Pear 1224-7

ΔE 18.4 · #79BE58

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 20.4 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 22.7 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 23 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 23.3 · #3F8A24

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 35.5 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 41.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 52.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#55BB33

#9A34BC

Analogous

#9ABC34

#55BB33

#34BC56

Triadic

#55BB33

#3456BC

#BC3456

Split-Complementary

#55BB33

#5634BC

#BC349A

Tetradic

#55BB33

#349ABC

#9A34BC

#BC5634

Monochromatic

#1F4413

#3A8023

#55BB33

#82D567

#B4E6A3

Rectangle

#55BB33

#34BC9A

#9A34BC

#BC3456

Compound

#55BB33

#34BC56

#9A34BC

#BC349A

Variations

Lighter

#74D155

#9AD587

#C6E3BD

Darker

#439926

#2D6B19

#1A3F0D

Saturation

#6E8C63

#56BC34

#49D61A

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55BB33

#A8993D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55BB33

#AFAF56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55BB33

#69ACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exit Light 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

#7FB941

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55BB33

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CBE66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#7F3597

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: #55BB33;

CSS — background

background-color: #55BB33;

CSS Variable

--color-exit-light: #55BB33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exit-light': '#55BB33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55BB33] text-[#55BB33]

SCSS

$exit-light: #55BB33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55BB33?

#55BB33 is Exit Light, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #55BB33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exit Light?

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

What colors pair well with Exit Light?

Exit Light 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 Exit Light?

You can download Exit Light 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 Exit Light?

The hex code is #55BB33. In RGB it's 85, 187, 51, and in HSL it's 105°, 57%, 47%.

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