GREENS

Traffic Green

#55FF22

RGB 85, 255, 34 · HSL 106°, 100%, 57% · CMYK 67, 0, 87, 0

Traffic Green is #55FF22 in HEX — rgb(85, 255, 34), hsl(106°, 100%, 57%), cmyk(67%, 0%, 87%, 0%).

Traffic Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 100%, 57%. 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#55FF22

RGB85, 255, 34

HSL106°, 100%, 57%

HSV106°, 87%, 100%

CMYK67, 0, 87, 0

Decimal5635874

CSS RGBrgb(85, 255, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 100%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lawn Party P390-6

ΔE 8.8 · #57F637

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 34.5 · #00BB2D

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 36.8 · #9EDA2C

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 40.9 · #00B131

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2031-20

ΔE 42.1 · #63B525

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 43.2 · #5AB32C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 47.3 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 50.7 · #6CB037

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 52.9 · #9ABA25

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 54.2 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 55.2 · #A7C646

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 59 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 60.6 · #73A236

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 63.5 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 75.2 · #E2E38D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 85.6 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#55FF22

#CC24FF

Analogous

#C5FF24

#55FF22

#24FF5E

Triadic

#55FF22

#2457FF

#FF2457

Split-Complementary

#55FF22

#5E24FF

#FF24C5

Tetradic

#55FF22

#24C5FF

#CC24FF

#FF5E24

Monochromatic

#208A00

#32D600

#55FF22

#92FF70

#CCFFBD

Rectangle

#55FF22

#24FFCC

#CC24FF

#FF2457

Compound

#55FF22

#24FF5E

#CC24FF

#FF24C5

Variations

Lighter

#78FF50

#9FF585

#CAF3BE

Darker

#36E900

#25A000

#165D00

Saturation

#80B270

#57FF24

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#55FF22

#E1CC3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#55FF22

#EDED6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#55FF22

#7BEAF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Traffic 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

#7FEC35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#55FF22

Daylight 5500K

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

#6CF159

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EEE7

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.

#B019DE

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: #55FF22;

CSS — background

background-color: #55FF22;

CSS Variable

--color-traffic-green: #55FF22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'traffic-green': '#55FF22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#55FF22] text-[#55FF22]

SCSS

$traffic-green: #55FF22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55FF22?

#55FF22 is Traffic Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #55FF22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Traffic Green?

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

What colors pair well with Traffic Green?

Traffic 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 Traffic Green?

You can download Traffic 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 Traffic Green?

The hex code is #55FF22. In RGB it's 85, 255, 34, and in HSL it's 106°, 100%, 57%.

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