GREENS

Early Spring

#96BC4A

RGB 150, 188, 74 · HSL 80°, 46%, 51% · CMYK 20, 0, 61, 26

Early Spring is #96BC4A in HEX — rgb(150, 188, 74), hsl(80°, 46%, 51%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 61%, 26%).

Early Spring pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 46%, 51%. 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#96BC4A

RGB150, 188, 74

HSL80°, 46%, 51%

HSV80°, 61%, 74%

CMYK20, 0, 61, 26

Decimal9878602

CSS RGBrgb(150, 188, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 46%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Early Spring S21G8

ΔE 1.6 · #9ABC4A

Vista Paint

Sour Apple K-353

ΔE 5.7 · #9ABF59

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 6.2 · #A8C74D

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 6.6 · #98BE3C

Valspar

Awakening 6006-10C

ΔE 7.2 · #85BC50

Behr

Spinach Dip M340-6

ΔE 7.4 · #88A835

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 7.8 · #93BA59

Benjamin Moore

Malachy 419

ΔE 8 · #96CC55

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 9.3 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 11.6 · #B0C05D

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 12.7 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 13.2 · #9ABA25

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 18.2 · #57A639

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 20.6 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 21 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 33.5 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#96BC4A

#6F49BC

Analogous

#BCA849

#96BC4A

#5CBC49

Triadic

#96BC4A

#4995BC

#BC4995

Split-Complementary

#96BC4A

#495CBC

#A849BC

Tetradic

#96BC4A

#49BCA8

#6F49BC

#BC495C

Monochromatic

#3E4E1D

#6A8632

#96BC4A

#B6D080

#D6E5B8

Rectangle

#96BC4A

#49BC6F

#6F49BC

#BC4995

Compound

#96BC4A

#5CBC49

#6F49BC

#A849BC

Variations

Lighter

#AAC96D

#BED197

#D8E1C5

Darker

#799A36

#546C23

#314014

Saturation

#889371

#95BC49

#A0DD27

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96BC4A

#B9A94F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96BC4A

#B6B663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96BC4A

#9FAFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Early Spring 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

#B0BA53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96BC4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DBF77

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.

#60439A

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: #96BC4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #96BC4A;

CSS Variable

--color-early-spring: #96BC4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early-spring': '#96BC4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96BC4A] text-[#96BC4A]

SCSS

$early-spring: #96BC4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96BC4A?

#96BC4A is Early Spring, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #96BC4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Early Spring?

Early Spring 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 Early Spring?

You can download Early Spring 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 Early Spring?

The hex code is #96BC4A. In RGB it's 150, 188, 74, and in HSL it's 80°, 46%, 51%.

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