GREENS

Environmental Study

#88BB00

RGB 136, 187, 0 · HSL 76°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 27, 0, 100, 27

Environmental Study is #88BB00 in HEX — rgb(136, 187, 0), hsl(76°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 100%, 27%).

Environmental Study pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 100%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#88BB00

RGB136, 187, 0

HSL76°, 100%, 37%

HSV76°, 100%, 73%

CMYK27, 0, 100, 27

Decimal8960768

CSS RGBrgb(136, 187, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Apple P360-6

ΔE 2.3 · #8ABE16

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 5.2 · #98C201

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 9.6 · #A1BE1A

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10 · #A3CD39

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 10.1 · #9ABA25

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 11.4 · #9EDA2C

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 14 · #98BE3C

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 14.4 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Parakeet Green 6010-10

ΔE 16.4 · #A7C443

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 23.5 · #73A236

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 24.2 · #CCC921

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 25.5 · #57A639

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 27.5 · #C3D263

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 31.7 · #00B131

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 39.5 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 46.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#88BB00

#3200BD

Analogous

#BD9100

#88BB00

#2CBD00

Triadic

#88BB00

#008ABD

#BD008A

Split-Complementary

#88BB00

#002CBD

#9100BD

Tetradic

#88BB00

#00BD91

#3200BD

#BD002C

Monochromatic

#1A2400

#527000

#88BB00

#BEFF0A

#D2FF57

Rectangle

#88BB00

#00BD32

#3200BD

#BD008A

Compound

#88BB00

#2CBD00

#3200BD

#9100BD

Variations

Lighter

#BAFD00

#C5F14D

#D9EE9F

Darker

#6F9700

#4C6800

#2C3C00

Saturation

#6C7B42

#8ABD00

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#88BB00

#B5A319

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88BB00

#B4B448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88BB00

#93ACB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Environmental Study 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

#A5B91B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88BB00

Daylight 5500K

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

#93BE3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEEE7

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.

#321090

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: #88BB00;

CSS — background

background-color: #88BB00;

CSS Variable

--color-environmental-study: #88BB00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'environmental-study': '#88BB00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88BB00] text-[#88BB00]

SCSS

$environmental-study: #88BB00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88BB00?

#88BB00 is Environmental Study, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #88BB00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Environmental Study?

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

What colors pair well with Environmental Study?

Environmental Study 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 Environmental Study?

You can download Environmental Study 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 Environmental Study?

The hex code is #88BB00. In RGB it's 136, 187, 0, and in HSL it's 76°, 100%, 37%.

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