GREENS

Appetising Asparagus

#66AA00

RGB 102, 170, 0 · HSL 84°, 100%, 33% · CMYK 40, 0, 100, 33

Appetising Asparagus is #66AA00 in HEX — rgb(102, 170, 0), hsl(84°, 100%, 33%), cmyk(40%, 0%, 100%, 33%).

Appetising Asparagus pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 84°, 100%, 33%. 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#66AA00

RGB102, 170, 0

HSL84°, 100%, 33%

HSV84°, 100%, 67%

CMYK40, 0, 100, 33

Decimal6728192

CSS RGBrgb(102, 170, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 100%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Thyme Green 420D-6

ΔE 4.7 · #5FA512

Vista Paint

Lots of Lime K-1258

ΔE 6.5 · #63B125

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 2031-20

ΔE 7 · #63B525

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 11.9 · #6CB037

Dulux

Mamba Green S22H9

ΔE 15.9 · #7BAD3B

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 16.1 · #9ABA25

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 16.8 · #98BD3C

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 17 · #57A639

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.1 · #A3CD39

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 18.1 · #69AE44

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 18.5 · #73A236

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 22.9 · #00B131

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 25.1 · #52A84C

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 31.4 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 40.1 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 51.4 · #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

#66AA00

#4300A8

Analogous

#A89700

#66AA00

#11A800

Triadic

#66AA00

#0065A8

#A80065

Split-Complementary

#66AA00

#0011A8

#9700A8

Tetradic

#66AA00

#00A897

#4300A8

#A80011

Monochromatic

#0F1A00

#375C00

#66AA00

#93F500

#B4FF42

Rectangle

#66AA00

#00A843

#4300A8

#A80065

Compound

#66AA00

#11A800

#4300A8

#9700A8

Variations

Lighter

#8EED00

#AAF041

#CCED99

Darker

#518700

#385D00

#203600

Saturation

#596D3B

#65A800

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#66AA00

#9F8F18

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#66AA00

#A1A141

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#66AA00

#749CA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Appetising Asparagus 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

#8CAC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#66AA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#79B13F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3C0E81

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: #66AA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #66AA00;

CSS Variable

--color-appetising-asparagus: #66AA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'appetising-asparagus': '#66AA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#66AA00] text-[#66AA00]

SCSS

$appetising-asparagus: #66AA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #66AA00?

#66AA00 is Appetising Asparagus, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #66AA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Appetising Asparagus?

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

What colors pair well with Appetising Asparagus?

Appetising Asparagus 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 Appetising Asparagus?

You can download Appetising Asparagus 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 Appetising Asparagus?

The hex code is #66AA00. In RGB it's 102, 170, 0, and in HSL it's 84°, 100%, 33%.

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