GREENS

Illicit Green

#56FCA2

RGB 86, 252, 162 · HSL 147°, 97%, 66% · CMYK 66, 0, 36, 1

Illicit Green is #56FCA2 in HEX — rgb(86, 252, 162), hsl(147°, 97%, 66%), cmyk(66%, 0%, 36%, 1%).

Illicit Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 97%, 66%. 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#56FCA2

RGB86, 252, 162

HSL147°, 97%, 66%

HSV147°, 66%, 99%

CMYK66, 0, 36, 1

Decimal5700770

CSS RGBrgb(86, 252, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 97%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Island Aqua P450-5

ΔE 3.9 · #48FE9F

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 22.3 · #6CCC7B

Dulux

Midori S24H6

ΔE 24 · #68C675

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 25.4 · #73CD89

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 25.4 · #69C365

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 26.2 · #6BC271

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 31.2 · #8AC867

Valspar

Green Shimmer 6004-10A

ΔE 31.2 · #7BC586

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 33.5 · #00B131

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 33.5 · #52A84C

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 34.6 · #00BB2D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne 730

ΔE 36 · #77B87C

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 38.9 · #019D6E

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 46.6 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 48.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 51 · #84B59C

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

#56FCA2

#FC54B1

Analogous

#5DFC54

#56FCA2

#54FCF4

Triadic

#56FCA2

#A054FC

#FCA054

Split-Complementary

#56FCA2

#F454FC

#FC545D

Tetradic

#56FCA2

#545DFC

#FC54B1

#FCF454

Monochromatic

#03B553

#09FB76

#56FCA2

#A0FECA

#E6FFF1

Rectangle

#56FCA2

#54B1FC

#FC54B1

#FCA054

Compound

#56FCA2

#54FCF4

#FC54B1

#FC545D

Variations

Lighter

#76FDB3

#A0F6C7

#CCF5DF

Darker

#0EFF7B

#00B953

#006C30

Saturation

#8FC2A6

#54FCA0

#53FEA0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#56FCA2

#D8CEA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#56FCA2

#EAEAB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#56FCA2

#72EEF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Illicit 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

#80EA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#56FCA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#6DEFB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEA

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.

#E93598

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: #56FCA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #56FCA2;

CSS Variable

--color-illicit-green: #56FCA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'illicit-green': '#56FCA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#56FCA2] text-[#56FCA2]

SCSS

$illicit-green: #56FCA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56FCA2?

#56FCA2 is Illicit Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #56FCA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Illicit Green?

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

What colors pair well with Illicit Green?

Illicit 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 Illicit Green?

You can download Illicit 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 Illicit Green?

The hex code is #56FCA2. In RGB it's 86, 252, 162, and in HSL it's 147°, 97%, 66%.

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