GREENS

Nasty Green

#70B23F

RGB 112, 178, 63 · HSL 94°, 48%, 47% · CMYK 37, 0, 65, 30

Nasty Green is #70B23F in HEX — rgb(112, 178, 63), hsl(94°, 48%, 47%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 65%, 30%).

Nasty Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 94°, 48%, 47%. 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#70B23F

RGB112, 178, 63

HSL94°, 48%, 47%

HSV94°, 65%, 70%

CMYK37, 0, 65, 30

Decimal7385663

CSS RGBrgb(112, 178, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 48%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 2.7 · #6CB037

Behr

Agave Plant M370-5

ΔE 3.1 · #7AB747

Benjamin Moore

Apple 420

ΔE 3.3 · #79BA43

Valspar

Greenway 6005-10C

ΔE 4.3 · #69AE44

Dulux

Pure Apple S23H8 · SB8B9

ΔE 4.5 · #6EB54B

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 7 · #57A639

PPG

Green Pear 1224-7

ΔE 7.7 · #79BE58

Vista Paint

Latest Look K-352

ΔE 8.4 · #77A534

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 9 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 12.4 · #8AC867

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 12.7 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Direct Green SW6924

ΔE 16.2 · #3F8A24

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.9 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 22.5 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 27.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 39 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#70B23F

#803EB1

Analogous

#AAB13E

#70B23F

#3EB146

Triadic

#70B23F

#3E70B1

#B13E70

Split-Complementary

#70B23F

#463EB1

#B13EAA

Tetradic

#70B23F

#3EAAB1

#803EB1

#B1463E

Monochromatic

#294017

#4C792A

#70B23F

#98CD70

#C1E1A8

Rectangle

#70B23F

#3EB180

#803EB1

#B13E70

Compound

#70B23F

#3EB146

#803EB1

#B13EAA

Variations

Lighter

#8CC75F

#A9CF8D

#CEE0C0

Darker

#599030

#3D651F

#243C11

Saturation

#768967

#70B13E

#6CD11F

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#70B23F

#A69845

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#70B23F

#A9A95A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#70B23F

#7CA5AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nasty 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

#93B24A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#70B23F

Daylight 5500K

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

#81B76F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#6B3C8F

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: #70B23F;

CSS — background

background-color: #70B23F;

CSS Variable

--color-nasty-green: #70B23F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nasty-green': '#70B23F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#70B23F] text-[#70B23F]

SCSS

$nasty-green: #70B23F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #70B23F?

#70B23F is Nasty Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #70B23F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nasty Green?

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

What colors pair well with Nasty Green?

Nasty 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 Nasty Green?

You can download Nasty 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 Nasty Green?

The hex code is #70B23F. In RGB it's 112, 178, 63, and in HSL it's 94°, 48%, 47%.

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