GREENS

Chlorella Green

#56AE57

RGB 86, 174, 87 · HSL 121°, 35%, 51% · CMYK 51, 0, 50, 32

Chlorella Green is #56AE57 in HEX — rgb(86, 174, 87), hsl(121°, 35%, 51%), cmyk(51%, 0%, 50%, 32%).

Chlorella Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 121°, 35%, 51%. 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#56AE57

RGB86, 174, 87

HSL121°, 35%, 51%

HSV121°, 51%, 68%

CMYK51, 0, 50, 32

Decimal5680727

CSS RGBrgb(86, 174, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(121, 35%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Polly Green 6003-8C

ΔE 2.7 · #54A84F

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 3.5 · #52A84C

Benjamin Moore

Sullivan 560

ΔE 4.5 · #52A549

Behr

Manchester 460D-6

ΔE 5 · #55AF4E

PPG

Leap Frog 1225-7

ΔE 5.2 · #41A94F

Dulux

Forest Maid S24H7

ΔE 5.4 · #52B960

Dunn-Edwards

Artificial Turf DE5635

ΔE 7 · #41B45C

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 7.9 · #69C365

Hallman-Lindsay

Aqueous 731

ΔE 10.9 · #56A05B

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 11.3 · #57A639

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 12 · #7AB96E

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 13 · #358C3F

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 14 · #8AC867

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 25.1 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 26.3 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 34.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#56AE57

#AE56AC

Analogous

#81AE56

#56AE57

#56AE84

Triadic

#56AE57

#5856AE

#AE5856

Split-Complementary

#56AE57

#8456AE

#AE5681

Tetradic

#56AE57

#5681AE

#AE56AC

#AE8456

Monochromatic

#234823

#3C7C3D

#56AE57

#8AC78B

#BEE0BE

Rectangle

#56AE57

#56ACAE

#AE56AC

#AE5856

Compound

#56AE57

#56AE84

#AE56AC

#AE5681

Variations

Lighter

#78BE79

#9ECA9E

#C9DEC9

Darker

#428E43

#2C632D

#193A19

Saturation

#758F75

#56AE58

#2ED631

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#56AE57

#9C915C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56AE57

#A3A368

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56AE57

#65A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chlorella 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

#80AF5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56AE57

Daylight 5500K

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

#6DB481

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#8F4E8E

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: #56AE57;

CSS — background

background-color: #56AE57;

CSS Variable

--color-chlorella-green: #56AE57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chlorella-green': '#56AE57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56AE57] text-[#56AE57]

SCSS

$chlorella-green: #56AE57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56AE57?

#56AE57 is Chlorella Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #56AE57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chlorella Green?

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

What colors pair well with Chlorella Green?

Chlorella 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 Chlorella Green?

You can download Chlorella 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 Chlorella Green?

The hex code is #56AE57. In RGB it's 86, 174, 87, and in HSL it's 121°, 35%, 51%.

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