GREENS

Frog

#78AC28

RGB 120, 172, 40 · HSL 84°, 62%, 42% · CMYK 30, 0, 77, 33

Frog is #78AC28 in HEX — rgb(120, 172, 40), hsl(84°, 62%, 42%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 77%, 33%).

Frog pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 84°, 62%, 42%. 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#78AC28

RGB120, 172, 40

HSL84°, 62%, 42%

HSV84°, 77%, 67%

CMYK30, 0, 77, 33

Decimal7908392

CSS RGBrgb(120, 172, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 62%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frog M350-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Iguana 2028-10

ΔE 5.2 · #7AA31F

Dulux

Mamba Green S22H9

ΔE 6.8 · #7BAD3B

Dunn-Edwards

Leprechaun DEA126

ΔE 7.2 · #6CB037

Vista Paint

Latest Look K-352

ΔE 7.7 · #77A534

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 9.3 · #98BD3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 9.9 · #73A236

Valspar

Awakening 6006-10C

ΔE 11.4 · #85BC50

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 12 · #9ABA25

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 13.4 · #57A639

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.6 · #A3CD39

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 18.7 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 22 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 26.6 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 30.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 42.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#78AC28

#5E29AE

Analogous

#AEA029

#78AC28

#36AE29

Triadic

#78AC28

#2978AE

#AE2978

Split-Complementary

#78AC28

#2936AE

#A029AE

Tetradic

#78AC28

#29AEA0

#5E29AE

#AE2936

Monochromatic

#22320C

#4D701A

#78AC28

#9FD54D

#C0E48B

Rectangle

#78AC28

#29AE5E

#5E29AE

#AE2978

Compound

#78AC28

#36AE29

#5E29AE

#A029AE

Variations

Lighter

#97D23F

#B0D577

#D0E2B5

Darker

#618D1E

#436313

#273B0A

Saturation

#6F7F57

#78AE29

#7CC214

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#78AC28

#A59530

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78AC28

#A5A54C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78AC28

#839FA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frog 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

#99AE39

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78AC28

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B35D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#512B8B

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: #78AC28;

CSS — background

background-color: #78AC28;

CSS Variable

--color-frog: #78AC28;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frog': '#78AC28' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78AC28] text-[#78AC28]

SCSS

$frog: #78AC28;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78AC28?

#78AC28 is Frog, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #78AC28 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frog?

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

What colors pair well with Frog?

Frog 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 Frog?

You can download Frog 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 Frog?

The hex code is #78AC28. In RGB it's 120, 172, 40, and in HSL it's 84°, 62%, 42%.

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