GREENS

Usumoegi Green

#8DB255

RGB 141, 178, 85 · HSL 84°, 38%, 52% · CMYK 21, 0, 52, 30

Usumoegi Green is #8DB255 in HEX — rgb(141, 178, 85), hsl(84°, 38%, 52%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 52%, 30%).

Usumoegi Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 84°, 38%, 52%. 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#8DB255

RGB141, 178, 85

HSL84°, 38%, 52%

HSV84°, 52%, 70%

CMYK21, 0, 52, 30

Decimal9286229

CSS RGBrgb(141, 178, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 38%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 3.3 · #93BA59

Valspar

Chopped Chive 6006-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #96B55C

Dulux

Tree Palm S22G8

ΔE 3.6 · #82AA4B

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 4.1 · #9AB758

Benjamin Moore

Blooming 413

ΔE 4.4 · #9CBA5C

Vista Paint

Glass Bottle C-772

ΔE 4.8 · #93BB56

PPG

Asparagus 1222-6

ΔE 4.9 · #96AF54

Behr

Mossy Cavern M350-5

ΔE 6.4 · #9CBD68

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 7.8 · #93C460

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 11.1 · #B0C05D

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 11.2 · #97A554

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 11.4 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.3 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 13.4 · #93AB67

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 18.5 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 25.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#8DB255

#7B56B3

Analogous

#B3AA56

#8DB255

#5FB356

Triadic

#8DB255

#568EB3

#B3568E

Split-Complementary

#8DB255

#565FB3

#AA56B3

Tetradic

#8DB255

#56B3AA

#7B56B3

#B3565F

Monochromatic

#3C4D23

#66823A

#8DB255

#B1CB8B

#D5E3C0

Rectangle

#8DB255

#56B37B

#7B56B3

#B3568E

Compound

#8DB255

#5FB356

#7B56B3

#AA56B3

Variations

Lighter

#A5C278

#BACD9E

#D6E0C9

Darker

#739440

#4F672A

#2E3D18

Saturation

#879377

#8EB356

#95D930

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8DB255

#AEA059

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8DB255

#ACAC67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8DB255

#95A7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Usumoegi 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

#A9B25B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8DB255

Daylight 5500K

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

#96B77F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#694C95

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: #8DB255;

CSS — background

background-color: #8DB255;

CSS Variable

--color-usumoegi-green: #8DB255;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'usumoegi-green': '#8DB255' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8DB255] text-[#8DB255]

SCSS

$usumoegi-green: #8DB255;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8DB255?

#8DB255 is Usumoegi Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8DB255 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Usumoegi Green?

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

What colors pair well with Usumoegi Green?

Usumoegi 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 Usumoegi Green?

You can download Usumoegi 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 Usumoegi Green?

The hex code is #8DB255. In RGB it's 141, 178, 85, and in HSL it's 84°, 38%, 52%.

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