GREENS

Thyme Green

#5FA512

RGB 95, 165, 18 · HSL 89°, 80%, 36% · CMYK 42, 0, 89, 35

Thyme Green is #5FA512 in HEX — rgb(95, 165, 18), hsl(89°, 80%, 36%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 89%, 35%).

Thyme Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 80%, 36%. 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#5FA512

RGB95, 165, 18

HSL89°, 80%, 36%

HSV89°, 89%, 65%

CMYK42, 0, 89, 35

Decimal6268178

CSS RGBrgb(95, 165, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 80%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Thyme Green 420D-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lots of Lime K-1258

ΔE 5 · #63B125

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2031-20

ΔE 6.8 · #63B525

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 8.5 · #6CB037

Dulux

Ballyhoo S23H9

ΔE 12.5 · #5CA83B

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 12.6 · #57A639

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 14.2 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 15.1 · #73A236

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 16.9 · #98BD3C

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 17.9 · #9ABA25

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.3 · #A3CD39

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 20.8 · #52A84C

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 21 · #00B131

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 30.1 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 37 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 48.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#5FA512

#5912A5

Analogous

#A5A312

#5FA512

#15A512

Triadic

#5FA512

#125EA5

#A5125E

Split-Complementary

#5FA512

#1215A5

#A312A5

Tetradic

#5FA512

#12A5A3

#5912A5

#A51215

Monochromatic

#101C03

#37600B

#5FA512

#85E61E

#ABEE63

Rectangle

#5FA512

#12A559

#5912A5

#A5125E

Compound

#5FA512

#15A512

#5912A5

#A312A5

Variations

Lighter

#80E019

#9FE05A

#C7E6A6

Darker

#4B870C

#345F06

#1E3802

Saturation

#5D7246

#5EA512

#5FAE09

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#5FA512

#998A21

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5FA512

#9C9C42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5FA512

#6D989D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Thyme 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

#87A829

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5FA512

Daylight 5500K

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

#74AD4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE8

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.

#4C1983

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: #5FA512;

CSS — background

background-color: #5FA512;

CSS Variable

--color-thyme-green: #5FA512;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thyme-green': '#5FA512' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5FA512] text-[#5FA512]

SCSS

$thyme-green: #5FA512;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5FA512?

#5FA512 is Thyme Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #5FA512 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thyme Green?

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

What colors pair well with Thyme Green?

Thyme 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 Thyme Green?

You can download Thyme 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 Thyme Green?

The hex code is #5FA512. In RGB it's 95, 165, 18, and in HSL it's 89°, 80%, 36%.

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