GREENS

Green

#65DCAF

RGB 101, 220, 175 · HSL 157°, 63%, 63% · CMYK 54, 0, 20, 14

Green is #65DCAF in HEX — rgb(101, 220, 175), hsl(157°, 63%, 63%), cmyk(54%, 0%, 20%, 14%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 63%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. 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#65DCAF

RGB101, 220, 175

HSL157°, 63%, 63%

HSV157°, 54%, 86%

CMYK54, 0, 20, 14

Decimal6675631

CSS RGBrgb(101, 220, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 63%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Surfer 510D-5

ΔE 3.6 · #70E5BA

Dulux

Fresco Green S25H4

ΔE 6.1 · #7BD9AA

Benjamin Moore

Adam 2037-40

ΔE 7.1 · #54C89A

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetation DE5676

ΔE 7.5 · #5CCD97

Vista Paint

Day in the Garden K-282

ΔE 8.7 · #49C49C

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 9.1 · #79D0A7

Valspar

New Meadow 6002-10B

ΔE 10.3 · #4EC19D

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 11 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 13.7 · #56B78F

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 15.7 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 18.9 · #57AA80

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 22.9 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 24.4 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.3 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 25.4 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 28.2 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#65DCAF

#DC6593

Analogous

#65DC73

#65DCAF

#65CEDC

Triadic

#65DCAF

#AF65DC

#DCAF65

Split-Complementary

#65DCAF

#DC65CE

#DC7365

Tetradic

#65DCAF

#7365DC

#DC6593

#CEDC65

Monochromatic

#1F8961

#2DC88C

#65DCAF

#A4EACF

#E2F8F0

Rectangle

#65DCAF

#6593DC

#DC6593

#DCAF65

Compound

#65DCAF

#65CEDC

#DC6593

#DC7365

Variations

Lighter

#84E3BF

#A8E5CD

#CFEDE1

Darker

#2DD494

#1B9667

#0E593C

Saturation

#8FB2A5

#65DCAF

#54EEB3

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#65DCAF

#BDBAB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65DCAF

#CECEB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65DCAF

#73D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#8BD29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65DCAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#78D7C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#C8497A

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: #65DCAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #65DCAF;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #65DCAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#65DCAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65DCAF] text-[#65DCAF]

SCSS

$green: #65DCAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65DCAF?

#65DCAF is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #65DCAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #65DCAF. In RGB it's 101, 220, 175, and in HSL it's 157°, 63%, 63%.

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