GREENS

Exhilarating Green

#81C784

RGB 129, 199, 132 · HSL 123°, 38%, 64% · CMYK 35, 0, 34, 22

Exhilarating Green is #81C784 in HEX — rgb(129, 199, 132), hsl(123°, 38%, 64%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 34%, 22%).

Exhilarating Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 38%, 64%. 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#81C784

RGB129, 199, 132

HSL123°, 38%, 64%

HSV123°, 35%, 78%

CMYK35, 0, 34, 22

Decimal8505220

CSS RGBrgb(129, 199, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 38%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Shimmer 6004-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #7BC586

Behr

Gallery Green S400-5

ΔE 4.1 · #7FBE78

Vista Paint

Lucerne C-729

ΔE 5.8 · #7AB97C

Dulux

Flashman S24G5

ΔE 5.8 · #7CBD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne 730

ΔE 6.2 · #77B87C

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 6.3 · #73CD89

Dunn-Edwards

Clover Mist DE5662

ΔE 6.3 · #6FC288

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 6.9 · #92D599

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 7 · #7AB96E

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 10.7 · #99C285

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 12.2 · #95D3A3

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 15.4 · #8AC867

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 15.8 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 16.8 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18.2 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#81C784

#C680C3

Analogous

#A0C680

#81C784

#80C6A7

Triadic

#81C784

#8480C6

#C68480

Split-Complementary

#81C784

#A780C6

#C680A0

Tetradic

#81C784

#80A0C6

#C680C3

#C6A780

Monochromatic

#367839

#4DAC52

#81C784

#B5DEB7

#EAF6EA

Rectangle

#81C784

#80C3C6

#C680C3

#C68480

Compound

#81C784

#80C6A7

#C680C3

#C680A0

Variations

Lighter

#9AD19C

#B6DAB8

#D6E7D7

Darker

#51B456

#347F38

#1D4B20

Saturation

#99AE9A

#80C684

#64E36A

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#81C784

#B7AE87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81C784

#BDBD8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81C784

#8BBDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Exhilarating 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

#A0C27E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81C784

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DC7A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#B065AD

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: #81C784;

CSS — background

background-color: #81C784;

CSS Variable

--color-exhilarating-green: #81C784;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exhilarating-green': '#81C784' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81C784] text-[#81C784]

SCSS

$exhilarating-green: #81C784;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81C784?

#81C784 is Exhilarating Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #81C784 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exhilarating Green?

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

What colors pair well with Exhilarating Green?

Exhilarating 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 Exhilarating Green?

You can download Exhilarating 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 Exhilarating Green?

The hex code is #81C784. In RGB it's 129, 199, 132, and in HSL it's 123°, 38%, 64%.

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