GREENS

Mochito

#8EFA00

RGB 142, 250, 0 · HSL 86°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 43, 0, 100, 2

Mochito is #8EFA00 in HEX — rgb(142, 250, 0), hsl(86°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(43%, 0%, 100%, 2%).

Mochito pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 100%, 49%. 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#8EFA00

RGB142, 250, 0

HSL86°, 100%, 49%

HSV86°, 100%, 98%

CMYK43, 0, 100, 2

Decimal9370112

CSS RGBrgb(142, 250, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Limeade S-G-420

ΔE 5.8 · #7FED00

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 24.9 · #9EDA2C

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 33.3 · #98C201

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 34.3 · #EDFF21

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 36.3 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 38.5 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Lots of Lime K-1258

ΔE 38.7 · #63B125

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 41.8 · #9ABA25

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 42.2 · #00B131

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 44.5 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 44.9 · #A7C646

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 47.9 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 53.1 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 53.7 · #73A236

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 65 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 73.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#8EFA00

#6C00FA

Analogous

#FAE900

#8EFA00

#11FA00

Triadic

#8EFA00

#008EFA

#FA008E

Split-Complementary

#8EFA00

#0011FA

#E900FA

Tetradic

#8EFA00

#00FAE9

#6C00FA

#FA0011

Monochromatic

#376100

#62AD00

#8EFA00

#AFFF47

#D1FF94

Rectangle

#8EFA00

#00FA6C

#6C00FA

#FA008E

Compound

#8EFA00

#11FA00

#6C00FA

#E900FA

Variations

Lighter

#A5FF2F

#BAF36F

#D6F1B2

Darker

#71C800

#4E8900

#2D5000

Saturation

#82A257

#8EFA00

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EFA00

#E8D12A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EFA00

#ECEC63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EFA00

#A3E6EE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mochito 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

#AAE81B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8EFA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#97ED3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE7

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.

#5F15BF

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: #8EFA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EFA00;

CSS Variable

--color-mochito: #8EFA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mochito': '#8EFA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EFA00] text-[#8EFA00]

SCSS

$mochito: #8EFA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EFA00?

#8EFA00 is Mochito, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8EFA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mochito?

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

What colors pair well with Mochito?

Mochito 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 Mochito?

You can download Mochito 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 Mochito?

The hex code is #8EFA00. In RGB it's 142, 250, 0, and in HSL it's 86°, 100%, 49%.

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