GREENS

Ballyhoo

#5CA83B

RGB 92, 168, 59 · HSL 102°, 48%, 45% · CMYK 45, 0, 65, 34

Ballyhoo is #5CA83B in HEX — rgb(92, 168, 59), hsl(102°, 48%, 45%), cmyk(45%, 0%, 65%, 34%).

Ballyhoo pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 102°, 48%, 45%. 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#5CA83B

RGB92, 168, 59

HSL102°, 48%, 45%

HSV102°, 65%, 66%

CMYK45, 0, 65, 34

Decimal6072379

CSS RGBrgb(92, 168, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 48%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

Exact match

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 1.3 · #57A639

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 3.8 · #69AE44

Behr

Mixed Veggies M400-6

ΔE 4.1 · #61AC47

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 6.4 · #6CB037

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2032-30

ΔE 7.8 · #4FB346

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 8.3 · #52A84C

PPG

Green Pear 1224-7

ΔE 9.6 · #79BE58

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 10.5 · #73A236

Vista Paint

Green Gone Wild C-773

ΔE 10.9 · #75A335

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 11.4 · #3F8A24

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 15 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.4 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 26.6 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 28.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 39 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#5CA83B

#893CAA

Analogous

#94AA3C

#5CA83B

#3CAA52

Triadic

#5CA83B

#3C5DAA

#AA3C5D

Split-Complementary

#5CA83B

#523CAA

#AA3C94

Tetradic

#5CA83B

#3C94AA

#893CAA

#AA523C

Monochromatic

#1F3914

#3E7128

#5CA83B

#85CA68

#B3DEA1

Rectangle

#5CA83B

#3CAA89

#893CAA

#AA3C5D

Compound

#5CA83B

#3CAA52

#893CAA

#AA3C94

Variations

Lighter

#79C559

#9DCD89

#C7DEBD

Darker

#498A2E

#32601E

#1D3910

Saturation

#6C8362

#5DAA3C

#51C81E

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5CA83B

#9A8C41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5CA83B

#9E9E54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5CA83B

#6A9CA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ballyhoo 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

#84AB47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5CA83B

Daylight 5500K

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

#72B06C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#713A89

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: #5CA83B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5CA83B;

CSS Variable

--color-ballyhoo: #5CA83B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballyhoo': '#5CA83B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5CA83B] text-[#5CA83B]

SCSS

$ballyhoo: #5CA83B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CA83B?

#5CA83B is Ballyhoo, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5CA83B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ballyhoo?

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

What colors pair well with Ballyhoo?

Ballyhoo 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 Ballyhoo?

You can download Ballyhoo 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 Ballyhoo?

The hex code is #5CA83B. In RGB it's 92, 168, 59, and in HSL it's 102°, 48%, 45%.

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