GREENS

Green

#86E4AD

RGB 134, 228, 173 · HSL 145°, 64%, 71% · CMYK 41, 0, 24, 11

Green is #86E4AD in HEX — rgb(134, 228, 173), hsl(145°, 64%, 71%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 24%, 11%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 145°, 64%, 71%. 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#86E4AD

RGB134, 228, 173

HSL145°, 64%, 71%

HSV145°, 41%, 89%

CMYK41, 0, 24, 11

Decimal8840365

CSS RGBrgb(134, 228, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(145, 64%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Surf 490D-5

ΔE 3.1 · #7CE2A8

Dulux

Fresco Green S25H4

ΔE 5.4 · #7BD9AA

Dunn-Edwards

Weekend Gardener DE5633

ΔE 7.7 · #9FE4AA

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 9.3 · #92D599

Valspar

Garden Sprout 6004-9C

ΔE 10.5 · #96D49D

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2033-40

ΔE 11.2 · #73CD89

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 11.3 · #95D3A3

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 11.7 · #75C89E

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 13.1 · #8DD0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 14.7 · #99CEA0

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 16 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 17.6 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 21.1 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 21.8 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 23.8 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#86E4AD

#E486BD

Analogous

#8EE486

#86E4AD

#86E4DC

Triadic

#86E4AD

#AD86E4

#E4AD86

Split-Complementary

#86E4AD

#DC86E4

#E4868E

Tetradic

#86E4AD

#868EE4

#E486BD

#E4DC86

Monochromatic

#26AB5D

#47D783

#86E4AD

#C4F2D7

#EAFAF1

Rectangle

#86E4AD

#86BDE4

#E486BD

#E4AD86

Compound

#86E4AD

#86E4DC

#E486BD

#E4868E

Variations

Lighter

#9EEABE

#BAEBCF

#DAF1E3

Darker

#47DB85

#1DAA58

#0F6533

Saturation

#A7C3B3

#86E4AD

#78F2AB

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86E4AD

#CBC5B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86E4AD

#D8D8B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86E4AD

#91DBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#A4D89D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86E4AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#91DDC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEA

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.

#D163A3

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: #86E4AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #86E4AD;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #86E4AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#86E4AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86E4AD] text-[#86E4AD]

SCSS

$green: #86E4AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86E4AD?

#86E4AD is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #86E4AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #86E4AD. In RGB it's 134, 228, 173, and in HSL it's 145°, 64%, 71%.

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