GREENS

Green

#88BF88

RGB 136, 191, 136 · HSL 120°, 30%, 64% · CMYK 29, 0, 29, 25

Green is #88BF88 in HEX — rgb(136, 191, 136), hsl(120°, 30%, 64%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 29%, 25%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 30%, 64%. 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#88BF88

RGB136, 191, 136

HSL120°, 30%, 64%

HSV120°, 29%, 75%

CMYK29, 0, 29, 25

Decimal8961928

CSS RGBrgb(136, 191, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 30%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tossed Salad 6002-8A

ΔE 2.2 · #86BF8C

Benjamin Moore

Branch 572

ΔE 2.9 · #89C68F

Behr

Track Green S410-5

ΔE 4 · #7AB880

Dulux

Flashman S24G5

ΔE 4.1 · #7CBD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 4.8 · #91BF81

Vista Paint

Lucerne C-729

ΔE 5.3 · #7AB97C

Dunn-Edwards

Verde DE5627

ΔE 5.4 · #7FB383

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 5.6 · #96BF83

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 6 · #99C285

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 6.7 · #81B589

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 8.8 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.1 · #89AC76

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 11 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.8 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 14.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16.6 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#88BF88

#BF88BF

Analogous

#A3BF88

#88BF88

#88BFA3

Triadic

#88BF88

#8888BF

#BF8888

Split-Complementary

#88BF88

#A388BF

#BF88A3

Tetradic

#88BF88

#88A3BF

#BF88BF

#BFA388

Monochromatic

#3D713D

#57A257

#88BF88

#B9DAB9

#EBF4EB

Rectangle

#88BF88

#88BFBF

#BF88BF

#BF8888

Compound

#88BF88

#88BFA3

#BF88BF

#BF88A3

Variations

Lighter

#A0CCA0

#BAD6BA

#D8E6D8

Darker

#5BAA5B

#3C773C

#224622

Saturation

#9BAB9B

#88BF88

#68DF68

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#88BF88

#B2AA8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88BF88

#B7B791

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88BF88

#8FB7B9

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

#A5BC81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88BF88

Daylight 5500K

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

#93C1A5

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.

#A86DA8

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: #88BF88;

CSS — background

background-color: #88BF88;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #88BF88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#88BF88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88BF88] text-[#88BF88]

SCSS

$green: #88BF88;

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#95C884 · ΔE 7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88BF88?

#88BF88 is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #88BF88 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 #88BF88. In RGB it's 136, 191, 136, and in HSL it's 120°, 30%, 64%.

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