GREENS

Icky Green

#8FAE22

RGB 143, 174, 34 · HSL 73°, 67%, 41% · CMYK 18, 0, 80, 32

Icky Green is #8FAE22 in HEX — rgb(143, 174, 34), hsl(73°, 67%, 41%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 80%, 32%).

Icky Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 67%, 41%. 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#8FAE22

RGB143, 174, 34

HSL73°, 67%, 41%

HSV73°, 80%, 68%

CMYK18, 0, 80, 32

Decimal9416226

CSS RGBrgb(143, 174, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 67%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Douglas 2028-20

ΔE 3.5 · #89AB28

Behr

Lazy Lizard P350-7

ΔE 5.4 · #82A700

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 5.5 · #9ABA25

Dunn-Edwards

In the Tropics DEA125

ΔE 6.6 · #A3BC3A

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 6.7 · #98BD3C

Dulux

Young Bud S21G9

ΔE 7.7 · #8AAF38

Valspar

Limolicious 6007-10C

ΔE 8.8 · #A9C342

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 9.5 · #A1BE1A

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 12.1 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 13.4 · #91A135

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 18.3 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 18.8 · #B0C05D

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 21.4 · #9D9101

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 28.5 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 31 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#8FAE22

#4123AF

Analogous

#AF8723

#8FAE22

#4AAF23

Triadic

#8FAE22

#2390AF

#AF2390

Split-Complementary

#8FAE22

#234AAF

#8723AF

Tetradic

#8FAE22

#23AF87

#4123AF

#AF234A

Monochromatic

#272F09

#5B6F16

#8FAE22

#B9DA44

#D1E784

Rectangle

#8FAE22

#23AF41

#4123AF

#AF2390

Compound

#8FAE22

#4AAF23

#4123AF

#8723AF

Variations

Lighter

#B4D736

#C2D871

#D8E3B2

Darker

#758E19

#52640F

#303B08

Saturation

#747E54

#90AF23

#9AC011

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FAE22

#AD9D2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FAE22

#A9A94A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FAE22

#97A1A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Icky 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

#ABAF35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FAE22

Daylight 5500K

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

#98B459

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#3C268B

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: #8FAE22;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FAE22;

CSS Variable

--color-icky-green: #8FAE22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'icky-green': '#8FAE22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FAE22] text-[#8FAE22]

SCSS

$icky-green: #8FAE22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FAE22?

#8FAE22 is Icky Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8FAE22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Icky Green?

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

What colors pair well with Icky Green?

Icky 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 Icky Green?

You can download Icky 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 Icky Green?

The hex code is #8FAE22. In RGB it's 143, 174, 34, and in HSL it's 73°, 67%, 41%.

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