GREENS

Grass

#5CAC2D

RGB 92, 172, 45 · HSL 98°, 59%, 43% · CMYK 47, 0, 74, 33

Grass is #5CAC2D in HEX — rgb(92, 172, 45), hsl(98°, 59%, 43%), cmyk(47%, 0%, 74%, 33%).

Grass pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 59%, 43%. 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#5CAC2D

RGB92, 172, 45

HSL98°, 59%, 43%

HSV98°, 74%, 67%

CMYK47, 0, 74, 33

Decimal6073389

CSS RGBrgb(92, 172, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 59%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wilderness Retreat K-320

ΔE 4.7 · #5AB32C

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 5.1 · #6CB037

Benjamin Moore

Lucky 2030-30

ΔE 5.4 · #62B93F

Behr

Thyme Green 420D-6

ΔE 6.6 · #5FA512

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 7.4 · #57A639

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 7.4 · #5CA83B

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 9.6 · #69AE44

PPG

Green Pear 1224-7

ΔE 13.8 · #79BE58

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 14.2 · #73A236

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 15.2 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 15.9 · #3F8A24

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 17 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 19 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 29.4 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 34.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 45.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 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

#5CAC2D

#7F2DAE

Analogous

#9DAE2D

#5CAC2D

#2DAE3E

Triadic

#5CAC2D

#2D5CAE

#AE2D5C

Split-Complementary

#5CAC2D

#3E2DAE

#AE2D9D

Tetradic

#5CAC2D

#2D9DAE

#7F2DAE

#AE3E2D

Monochromatic

#1C350E

#3C721D

#5CAC2D

#83D355

#AFE392

Rectangle

#5CAC2D

#2DAE7F

#7F2DAE

#AE2D5C

Compound

#5CAC2D

#2DAE3E

#7F2DAE

#AE2D9D

Variations

Lighter

#78CF46

#9CD47C

#C7E1B7

Darker

#498E21

#326315

#1D3B0B

Saturation

#68815A

#5CAE2D

#56C516

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

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#5CAC2D

#9D8F36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5CAC2D

#A2A24E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5CAC2D

#6B9FA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grass 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

#84AE3D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5CAC2D

Daylight 5500K

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

#72B361

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

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.

#6A2E8C

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: #5CAC2D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5CAC2D;

CSS Variable

--color-grass: #5CAC2D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grass': '#5CAC2D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5CAC2D] text-[#5CAC2D]

SCSS

$grass: #5CAC2D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5CAC2D?

#5CAC2D is Grass, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #5CAC2D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Grass?

Grass 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 Grass?

You can download Grass 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 Grass?

The hex code is #5CAC2D. In RGB it's 92, 172, 45, and in HSL it's 98°, 59%, 43%.

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