GREENS

Bulbasaur

#73A263

RGB 115, 162, 99 · HSL 105°, 25%, 51% · CMYK 29, 0, 39, 36

Bulbasaur is #73A263 in HEX — rgb(115, 162, 99), hsl(105°, 25%, 51%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 39%, 36%).

Bulbasaur pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 25%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#73A263

RGB115, 162, 99

HSL105°, 25%, 51%

HSV105°, 39%, 64%

CMYK29, 0, 39, 36

Decimal7578211

CSS RGBrgb(115, 162, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 25%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Parakeet MQ4-47

ΔE 3.3 · #77A167

Sherwin-Williams

Organic Green SW6732

ΔE 4.1 · #7FAC6E

PPG

Grassy Meadow 1223-6

ΔE 5.8 · #76A55B

Dulux

Astroturf S23F7

ΔE 6 · #69A159

Benjamin Moore

Richmond 553

ΔE 6.2 · #609354

Dunn-Edwards

Garden of Eden DE5607

ΔE 6.3 · #7FA771

Hallman-Lindsay

Gentle Caress 766

ΔE 6.9 · #7BAC61

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 7.4 · #619864

Valspar

Elf 6002-8B

ΔE 8 · #71B078

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 8.5 · #89AC76

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 9.2 · #53995A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 10.4 · #93AB67

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 10.9 · #7AB96E

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 10.9 · #5E8548

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 12 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 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

#73A263

#9263A1

Analogous

#92A163

#73A263

#63A172

Triadic

#73A263

#6372A1

#A16372

Split-Complementary

#73A263

#7263A1

#A16392

Tetradic

#73A263

#6392A1

#9263A1

#A17263

Monochromatic

#2F4328

#507345

#73A263

#9DBE93

#C8DBC2

Rectangle

#73A263

#63A192

#9263A1

#A16372

Compound

#73A263

#63A172

#9263A1

#A16392

Variations

Lighter

#8FB482

#ACC4A4

#CFDBCC

Darker

#5A834D

#3E5B34

#24361E

Saturation

#7D8B79

#72A163

#5BD034

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#73A263

#988F66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73A263

#9B9B6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73A263

#7A999D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bulbasaur 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

#96A665

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73A263

Daylight 5500K

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

#83AB8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#7C538A

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: #73A263;

CSS — background

background-color: #73A263;

CSS Variable

--color-bulbasaur: #73A263;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bulbasaur': '#73A263' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73A263] text-[#73A263]

SCSS

$bulbasaur: #73A263;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73A263?

#73A263 is Bulbasaur, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #73A263 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bulbasaur?

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

What colors pair well with Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur?

You can download Bulbasaur 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 Bulbasaur?

The hex code is #73A263. In RGB it's 115, 162, 99, and in HSL it's 105°, 25%, 51%.

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