GREENS

Avocado

#568203

RGB 86, 130, 3 · HSL 81°, 95%, 26% · CMYK 34, 0, 98, 49

Avocado is #568203 in HEX — rgb(86, 130, 3), hsl(81°, 95%, 26%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 98%, 49%).

Avocado pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 81°, 95%, 26%. 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#568203

RGB86, 130, 3

HSL81°, 95%, 26%

HSV81°, 98%, 51%

CMYK34, 0, 98, 49

Decimal5669379

CSS RGBrgb(86, 130, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(81, 95%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moss Landing 410D-6

ΔE 4.3 · #5A8C13

Benjamin Moore

Basil 2029-10

ΔE 9.3 · #579229

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 12.6 · #73A236

Vista Paint

Green Gone Wild C-773

ΔE 12.7 · #75A335

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 12.8 · #3F8A24

Dulux

Pea Case S22G9

ΔE 13.4 · #739C3C

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 14.9 · #7A973B

Valspar

Lime Candy 6011-8

ΔE 16.4 · #61903F

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 17.8 · #57A639

Dunn-Edwards

Parakeet DE5580

ΔE 17.8 · #78AE48

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 22.2 · #52A84C

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 27.8 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 28.6 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 29.2 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 29.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 38.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#568203

#2F0381

Analogous

#816E03

#568203

#168103

Triadic

#568203

#035581

#810355

Split-Complementary

#568203

#031681

#6E0381

Tetradic

#568203

#03816E

#2F0381

#810316

Monochromatic

#101901

#243701

#568203

#86CC05

#AFF924

Rectangle

#568203

#03812F

#2F0381

#810355

Compound

#568203

#168103

#2F0381

#6E0381

Variations

Lighter

#86CB05

#A9E932

#CAE991

Darker

#456A00

#2F4900

#1C2A00

Saturation

#48552F

#558103

#568302

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

4.58:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#568203

#7C6F11

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#568203

#7C7C30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#568203

#5F777C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Avocado 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

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How it looks under different light

#808E1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#568203

Daylight 5500K

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

#6D9342

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2B0B65

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: #568203;

CSS — background

background-color: #568203;

CSS Variable

--color-avocado: #568203;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'avocado': '#568203' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#568203] text-[#568203]

SCSS

$avocado: #568203;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #568203?

#568203 is Avocado, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #568203 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Avocado?

Avocado 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 Avocado?

You can download Avocado 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 Avocado?

The hex code is #568203. In RGB it's 86, 130, 3, and in HSL it's 81°, 95%, 26%.

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