GREENS

Fluorescence

#89D178

RGB 137, 209, 120 · HSL 109°, 49%, 65% · CMYK 34, 0, 43, 18

Fluorescence is #89D178 in HEX — rgb(137, 209, 120), hsl(109°, 49%, 65%), cmyk(34%, 0%, 43%, 18%).

Fluorescence pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 49%, 65%. 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#89D178

RGB137, 209, 120

HSL109°, 49%, 65%

HSV109°, 43%, 82%

CMYK34, 0, 43, 18

Decimal9032056

CSS RGBrgb(137, 209, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 49%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fluorescence S23H5

ΔE 1 · #8CD178

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2032-40

ΔE 3.1 · #89D27F

Behr

Baby Spinach M400-5

ΔE 3.6 · #7FC96D

Valspar

Jaunty Green 6005-10B

ΔE 5.7 · #8AC56C

Vista Paint

Amazon Trail K-314

ΔE 5.8 · #8BD385

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 6.1 · #8AC867

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 7.5 · #91CB7D

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 8 · #9ED686

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 10.6 · #7AB96E

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 14.3 · #93BA59

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 16.5 · #52A84C

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 18.3 · #99C285

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 19.8 · #57A639

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 22.1 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 22.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 32.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#89D178

#C17AD1

Analogous

#B6D17A

#89D178

#7AD196

Triadic

#89D178

#7A8AD1

#D17A8A

Split-Complementary

#89D178

#967AD1

#D17AB6

Tetradic

#89D178

#7AB6D1

#C17AD1

#D1967A

Monochromatic

#3E852E

#58BE41

#89D178

#BCE5B3

#EEF8EC

Rectangle

#89D178

#7AD1C1

#C17AD1

#D17A8A

Compound

#89D178

#7AD196

#C17AD1

#D17AB6

Variations

Lighter

#A1DB95

#BBE0B3

#D9EAD5

Darker

#5DC446

#3C8C2A

#225317

Saturation

#9DB399

#8AD17A

#7CE863

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#89D178

#C2B67C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89D178

#C7C788

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89D178

#94C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fluorescence 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

#A6C975

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89D178

Daylight 5500K

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

#93CE99

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.

#AB5DBC

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: #89D178;

CSS — background

background-color: #89D178;

CSS Variable

--color-fluorescence: #89D178;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fluorescence': '#89D178' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89D178] text-[#89D178]

SCSS

$fluorescence: #89D178;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89D178?

#89D178 is Fluorescence, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #89D178 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fluorescence?

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

What colors pair well with Fluorescence?

Fluorescence 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 Fluorescence?

You can download Fluorescence 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 Fluorescence?

The hex code is #89D178. In RGB it's 137, 209, 120, and in HSL it's 109°, 49%, 65%.

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