GREENS

Noxious

#89A203

RGB 137, 162, 3 · HSL 69°, 96%, 32% · CMYK 15, 0, 98, 36

Noxious is #89A203 in HEX — rgb(137, 162, 3), hsl(69°, 96%, 32%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 98%, 36%).

Noxious pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 96%, 32%. 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#89A203

RGB137, 162, 3

HSL69°, 96%, 32%

HSV69°, 98%, 64%

CMYK15, 0, 98, 36

Decimal9019907

CSS RGBrgb(137, 162, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 96%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lazy Lizard P350-7

ΔE 5.6 · #82A700

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2027-10

ΔE 6.9 · #9AB10A

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 9.1 · #9ABA25

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 10.7 · #97A631

Dunn-Edwards

In the Tropics DEA125

ΔE 10.7 · #A3BC3A

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 10.8 · #9FB139

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 11.5 · #9AA22B

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 12.5 · #AEB83A

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 13.8 · #91A135

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 16.5 · #A3CD39

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 18 · #9D9101

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 21.5 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 21.8 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 31.2 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 32.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#89A203

#1B03A0

Analogous

#A06903

#89A203

#3AA003

Triadic

#89A203

#0388A0

#A00388

Split-Complementary

#89A203

#033AA0

#6903A0

Tetradic

#89A203

#03A069

#1B03A0

#A0033A

Monochromatic

#151901

#485502

#89A203

#C8EB05

#DFFB41

Rectangle

#89A203

#03A01B

#1B03A0

#A00388

Compound

#89A203

#3AA003

#1B03A0

#6903A0

Variations

Lighter

#C2E405

#D2EC42

#DFEB9A

Darker

#6F8300

#4C5A00

#2C3400

Saturation

#62693A

#88A003

#8AA202

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89A203

#A39313

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89A203

#9E9E3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89A203

#91959C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Noxious 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

#A6A61D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89A203

Daylight 5500K

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

#93AB42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#1F0E7D

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: #89A203;

CSS — background

background-color: #89A203;

CSS Variable

--color-noxious: #89A203;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noxious': '#89A203' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89A203] text-[#89A203]

SCSS

$noxious: #89A203;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89A203?

#89A203 is Noxious, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #89A203 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noxious?

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

What colors pair well with Noxious?

Noxious 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 Noxious?

You can download Noxious 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 Noxious?

The hex code is #89A203. In RGB it's 137, 162, 3, and in HSL it's 69°, 96%, 32%.

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