GREENS

Avocado Green

#87A922

RGB 135, 169, 34 · HSL 75°, 67%, 40% · CMYK 20, 0, 80, 34

Avocado Green is #87A922 in HEX — rgb(135, 169, 34), hsl(75°, 67%, 40%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 80%, 34%).

Avocado Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 67%, 40%. 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#87A922

RGB135, 169, 34

HSL75°, 67%, 40%

HSV75°, 80%, 66%

CMYK20, 0, 80, 34

Decimal8890658

CSS RGBrgb(135, 169, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 67%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Douglas 2028-20

ΔE 1.4 · #89AB28

Behr

Lazy Lizard P350-7

ΔE 5.9 · #82A700

Dulux

Young Bud S21G9

ΔE 6 · #8AAF38

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 7.4 · #98BD3C

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 7.7 · #98BE3C

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 8.2 · #9ABA25

Vista Paint

Latest Look K-352

ΔE 9.6 · #77A534

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 10.3 · #93AB3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 11.8 · #73A236

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.1 · #A3CD39

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 17.2 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 18.7 · #B0C05D

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 19.8 · #57A639

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 28.3 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 29.1 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 37.6 · #ECC363

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

#87A922

#4422AA

Analogous

#AA8822

#87A922

#44AA22

Triadic

#87A922

#2288AA

#AA2288

Split-Complementary

#87A922

#2244AA

#8822AA

Tetradic

#87A922

#22AA88

#4422AA

#AA2244

Monochromatic

#222B08

#556A15

#87A922

#B3D93F

#CCE67F

Rectangle

#87A922

#22AA44

#4422AA

#AA2288

Compound

#87A922

#44AA22

#4422AA

#8822AA

Variations

Lighter

#AED733

#BDD76F

#D6E3B0

Darker

#6E8B18

#4D610F

#2D3A07

Saturation

#707B51

#88AA22

#91BB11

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

#87A922

#A7972A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87A922

#A4A448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87A922

#909CA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Avocado 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

#A5AB35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87A922

Daylight 5500K

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

#92B059

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E2588

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: #87A922;

CSS — background

background-color: #87A922;

CSS Variable

--color-avocado-green: #87A922;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'avocado-green': '#87A922' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87A922] text-[#87A922]

SCSS

$avocado-green: #87A922;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87A922?

#87A922 is Avocado Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #87A922 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Avocado Green?

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

What colors pair well with Avocado Green?

Avocado 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 Avocado Green?

You can download Avocado 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 Avocado Green?

The hex code is #87A922. In RGB it's 135, 169, 34, and in HSL it's 75°, 67%, 40%.

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