GREENS

Tropical Light

#9CD572

RGB 156, 213, 114 · HSL 95°, 54%, 64% · CMYK 27, 0, 46, 16

Tropical Light is #9CD572 in HEX — rgb(156, 213, 114), hsl(95°, 54%, 64%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 46%, 16%).

Tropical Light pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 54%, 64%. 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#9CD572

RGB156, 213, 114

HSL95°, 54%, 64%

HSV95°, 46%, 84%

CMYK27, 0, 46, 16

Decimal10278258

CSS RGBrgb(156, 213, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 54%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tropical Light S22H5

ΔE 1.1 · #9FD572

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2030-40

ΔE 3.3 · #98D578

Behr

Fresh Guacamole M360-5

ΔE 4.6 · #9BCB67

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 5.3 · #8AC867

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

ΔE 6.2 · #A1CB67

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 6.4 · #93C460

Vista Paint

Frog Prince K-322

ΔE 6.7 · #A0DC85

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 7.6 · #A5CB66

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 10.9 · #93BA59

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 14 · #9AB758

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 15.1 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 16.8 · #B0C05D

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 20.4 · #99C285

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 20.8 · #BEC675

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 20.8 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 33.1 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#9CD572

#AB72D5

Analogous

#CDD572

#9CD572

#72D57A

Triadic

#9CD572

#729BD5

#D5729B

Split-Complementary

#9CD572

#7A72D5

#D572CD

Tetradic

#9CD572

#72CDD5

#AB72D5

#D57A72

Monochromatic

#4F8628

#72C039

#9CD572

#C5E6AD

#EEF8E7

Rectangle

#9CD572

#72D5AB

#AB72D5

#D5729B

Compound

#9CD572

#72D57A

#AB72D5

#D572CD

Variations

Lighter

#AFDD8E

#C4E1AF

#DDEBD3

Darker

#77C93C

#518F24

#2F5514

Saturation

#A1B294

#9BD572

#97EA5D

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CD572

#CBBD76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CD572

#CDCD85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CD572

#A6C8CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tropical Light 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

#B4CC71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CD572

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2D195

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#9455C0

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: #9CD572;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CD572;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-light: #9CD572;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-light': '#9CD572' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CD572] text-[#9CD572]

SCSS

$tropical-light: #9CD572;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CD572?

#9CD572 is Tropical Light, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9CD572 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Light?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Light?

Tropical Light 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 Tropical Light?

You can download Tropical Light 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 Tropical Light?

The hex code is #9CD572. In RGB it's 156, 213, 114, and in HSL it's 95°, 54%, 64%.

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