GREENS

De York

#85CA87

RGB 133, 202, 135 · HSL 122°, 39%, 66% · CMYK 34, 0, 33, 21

De York is #85CA87 in HEX — rgb(133, 202, 135), hsl(122°, 39%, 66%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 33%, 21%).

De York pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 122°, 39%, 66%. 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#85CA87

RGB133, 202, 135

HSL122°, 39%, 66%

HSV122°, 34%, 79%

CMYK34, 0, 33, 21

Decimal8768135

CSS RGBrgb(133, 202, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(122, 39%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Shimmer 6004-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #7BC586

Behr

Gallery Green S400-5

ΔE 4.9 · #7FBE78

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 5.9 · #92D599

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 551

ΔE 6.2 · #96C985

Vista Paint

Amazon Trail K-314

ΔE 6.2 · #8BD385

Dulux

Applegate S23G5

ΔE 6.2 · #8CC379

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 6.7 · #91CB7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne 730

ΔE 7.1 · #77B87C

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 7.8 · #7AB96E

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 10.3 · #99C285

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 11.5 · #95D3A3

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 15.5 · #8AC867

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 16 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 17 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 24.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#85CA87

#CA86C8

Analogous

#A6CA86

#85CA87

#86CAAB

Triadic

#85CA87

#8986CA

#CA8986

Split-Complementary

#85CA87

#AB86CA

#CA86A6

Tetradic

#85CA87

#86A6CA

#CA86C8

#CAAB86

Monochromatic

#38803A

#51B355

#85CA87

#BCE1BD

#EDF7EE

Rectangle

#85CA87

#86C8CA

#CA86C8

#CA8986

Compound

#85CA87

#86CAAB

#CA86C8

#CA86A6

Variations

Lighter

#9FD5A0

#BADCBB

#D8E9D9

Darker

#55B859

#358438

#1E4E1F

Saturation

#9EB29F

#86CA89

#6CE570

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85CA87

#BAB18A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85CA87

#C0C092

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85CA87

#8FC0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

De York 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

#A3C480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85CA87

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C9A5

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.

#B46AB2

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: #85CA87;

CSS — background

background-color: #85CA87;

CSS Variable

--color-de-york: #85CA87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'de-york': '#85CA87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85CA87] text-[#85CA87]

SCSS

$de-york: #85CA87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85CA87?

#85CA87 is De York, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #85CA87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with De York?

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

What colors pair well with De York?

De York 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 De York?

You can download De York 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 De York?

The hex code is #85CA87. In RGB it's 133, 202, 135, and in HSL it's 122°, 39%, 66%.

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