GREENS

Kauai

#65FF96

RGB 101, 255, 150 · HSL 139°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 60, 0, 41, 0

Kauai is #65FF96 in HEX — rgb(101, 255, 150), hsl(139°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(60%, 0%, 41%, 0%).

Kauai pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 100%, 70%. 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#65FF96

RGB101, 255, 150

HSL139°, 100%, 70%

HSV139°, 60%, 100%

CMYK60, 0, 41, 0

Decimal6684566

CSS RGBrgb(101, 255, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kauai P430-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Pea DE5634

ΔE 24.1 · #6CCC7B

Vista Paint

Elmvale K-313

ΔE 25.2 · #69C365

Dulux

Midori S24H6

ΔE 25.7 · #68C675

Benjamin Moore

Killala 558

ΔE 27.2 · #85CC6C

PPG

Bermuda Grass 1225-6

ΔE 27.7 · #6BC271

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 30.3 · #00BB2D

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 30.3 · #00B131

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 30.3 · #8AC867

Valspar

Jaunty Green 6005-10B

ΔE 32.2 · #8AC56C

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 33.6 · #52A84C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne 730

ΔE 39 · #77B87C

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 42.9 · #99C285

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 45.4 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 49.3 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 55.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#65FF96

#FF66CF

Analogous

#82FF66

#65FF96

#66FFE3

Triadic

#65FF96

#9666FF

#FF9666

Split-Complementary

#65FF96

#E366FF

#FF6682

Tetradic

#65FF96

#6682FF

#FF66CF

#FFE366

Monochromatic

#00CC41

#1AFF62

#65FF96

#B3FFCB

#E5FFEE

Rectangle

#65FF96

#66CFFF

#FF66CF

#FF9666

Compound

#65FF96

#66FFE3

#FF66CF

#FF6682

Variations

Lighter

#85FFAB

#AAF8C3

#D1F7DD

Darker

#1FFF66

#00C43E

#007224

Saturation

#9CC9AA

#66FF96

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#65FF96

#DED29C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#65FF96

#EEEEA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#65FF96

#7FF0F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kauai 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

#8BEC8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#65FF96

Daylight 5500K

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

#78F1B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEE9

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.

#EA45B6

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: #65FF96;

CSS — background

background-color: #65FF96;

CSS Variable

--color-kauai: #65FF96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kauai': '#65FF96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#65FF96] text-[#65FF96]

SCSS

$kauai: #65FF96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #65FF96?

#65FF96 is Kauai, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #65FF96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kauai?

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

What colors pair well with Kauai?

Kauai 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 Kauai?

You can download Kauai 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 Kauai?

The hex code is #65FF96. In RGB it's 101, 255, 150, and in HSL it's 139°, 100%, 70%.

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