GREENS

Hellion Green

#87C5AE

RGB 135, 197, 174 · HSL 158°, 35%, 65% · CMYK 31, 0, 12, 23

Hellion Green is #87C5AE in HEX — rgb(135, 197, 174), hsl(158°, 35%, 65%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 12%, 23%).

Hellion Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 35%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#87C5AE

RGB135, 197, 174

HSL158°, 35%, 65%

HSV158°, 31%, 77%

CMYK31, 0, 12, 23

Decimal8897966

CSS RGBrgb(135, 197, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 35%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brookdale 599

ΔE 1.8 · #87C7B3

Behr

Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8

ΔE 2.5 · #8DC3AB

PPG

Green Balloon 1228-4

ΔE 3.2 · #80C4A9

Dulux

Peppermint Bar S26E4

ΔE 3.2 · #81BCA6

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 4 · #8FC2A7

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 4.5 · #89C6B7

Vista Paint

Laurel Village K-275

ΔE 4.7 · #86BBA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 5.2 · #90C4B4

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 5.3 · #94D2BF

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 6.6 · #84B59C

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 7.3 · #9CCDAC

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.9 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.9 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.4 · #A2C8A1

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 12.8 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 14.8 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#87C5AE

#C5879D

Analogous

#87C58F

#87C5AE

#87BDC5

Triadic

#87C5AE

#AE87C5

#C5AE87

Split-Complementary

#87C5AE

#C587BD

#C58F87

Tetradic

#87C5AE

#8F87C5

#C5879D

#BDC587

Monochromatic

#3A7862

#53AC8B

#87C5AE

#BADED1

#EEF7F3

Rectangle

#87C5AE

#879DC5

#C5879D

#C5AE87

Compound

#87C5AE

#87BDC5

#C5879D

#C58F87

Variations

Lighter

#9FD1BE

#BAD9CE

#D8E7E2

Darker

#58B291

#387E65

#204A3B

Saturation

#9CAFA8

#87C5AE

#6AE2B6

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87C5AE

#B2B1B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87C5AE

#BCBCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87C5AE

#8CC1C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hellion 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

#A5C09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87C5AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#92C5C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#AF6B84

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: #87C5AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #87C5AE;

CSS Variable

--color-hellion-green: #87C5AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hellion-green': '#87C5AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87C5AE] text-[#87C5AE]

SCSS

$hellion-green: #87C5AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87C5AE?

#87C5AE is Hellion Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #87C5AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hellion Green?

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

What colors pair well with Hellion Green?

Hellion 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 Hellion Green?

You can download Hellion 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 Hellion Green?

The hex code is #87C5AE. In RGB it's 135, 197, 174, and in HSL it's 158°, 35%, 65%.

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