GREENS

Applegate

#8CC379

RGB 140, 195, 121 · HSL 105°, 38%, 62% · CMYK 28, 0, 38, 24

Applegate is #8CC379 in HEX — rgb(140, 195, 121), hsl(105°, 38%, 62%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 38%, 24%).

Applegate pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 38%, 62%. 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#8CC379

RGB140, 195, 121

HSL105°, 38%, 62%

HSV105°, 38%, 76%

CMYK28, 0, 38, 24

Decimal9225081

CSS RGBrgb(140, 195, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 38%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Applegate S23G5

Exact match

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 2.5 · #90C881

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 3.4 · #91CB7D

Behr

Gallery Green S400-5

ΔE 4 · #7FBE78

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 551

ΔE 4.5 · #96C985

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 5.1 · #7AB96E

Vista Paint

Sweetness C-764

ΔE 6.4 · #92BF7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 7.1 · #91BF81

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 7.1 · #9ED686

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 8.6 · #99C285

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 11.8 · #8AC867

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 13.5 · #B8D280

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 13.7 · #93AB67

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 14.1 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 17.3 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 22.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#8CC379

#B179C3

Analogous

#B1C379

#8CC379

#79C38C

Triadic

#8CC379

#798CC3

#C3798C

Split-Complementary

#8CC379

#8C79C3

#C379B1

Tetradic

#8CC379

#79B1C3

#B179C3

#C38C79

Monochromatic

#427133

#61A54A

#8CC379

#B9DBAE

#E7F2E3

Rectangle

#8CC379

#79C3B1

#B179C3

#C3798C

Compound

#8CC379

#79C38C

#B179C3

#C379B1

Variations

Lighter

#A3CF94

#BBD8B2

#D9E6D4

Darker

#65B14C

#457B33

#28491C

Saturation

#99A993

#8CC379

#7DE15B

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CC379

#B8AD7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CC379

#BBBB86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CC379

#95B9BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Applegate 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

#A8BF76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CC379

Daylight 5500K

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

#96C49A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#9A5FAD

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: #8CC379;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CC379;

CSS Variable

--color-applegate: #8CC379;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'applegate': '#8CC379' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CC379] text-[#8CC379]

SCSS

$applegate: #8CC379;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CC379?

#8CC379 is Applegate, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8CC379 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Applegate?

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

What colors pair well with Applegate?

Applegate 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 Applegate?

You can download Applegate 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 Applegate?

The hex code is #8CC379. In RGB it's 140, 195, 121, and in HSL it's 105°, 38%, 62%.

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