GREENS

Kiwi Pulp

#9CEF43

RGB 156, 239, 67 · HSL 89°, 84%, 60% · CMYK 35, 0, 72, 6

Kiwi Pulp is #9CEF43 in HEX — rgb(156, 239, 67), hsl(89°, 84%, 60%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 72%, 6%).

Kiwi Pulp pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 84%, 60%. 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#9CEF43

RGB156, 239, 67

HSL89°, 84%, 60%

HSV89°, 72%, 94%

CMYK35, 0, 72, 6

Decimal10284867

CSS RGBrgb(156, 239, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 84%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 10.5 · #9EDA2C

Dutch Boy

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Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 20.9 · #98C201

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 22.8 · #AFD54F

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 26.8 · #C6D624

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 26.8 · #9ABA25

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 27.8 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 27.9 · #A7C646

RAL

Luminous Green 6038

ΔE 29.2 · #00BB2D

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 32.5 · #00B131

Colorhouse

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ΔE 35.6 · #C3D263

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 35.7 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 37.6 · #73A236

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 47.8 · #E2E38D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 57.4 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#9CEF43

#9643EF

Analogous

#EFEC43

#9CEF43

#46EF43

Triadic

#9CEF43

#439CEF

#EF439C

Split-Complementary

#9CEF43

#4346EF

#EC43EF

Tetradic

#9CEF43

#43EFEC

#9643EF

#EF4346

Monochromatic

#4F8D0C

#76D312

#9CEF43

#C1F58A

#E6FBD0

Rectangle

#9CEF43

#43EF96

#9643EF

#EF439C

Compound

#9CEF43

#46EF43

#9643EF

#EC43EF

Variations

Lighter

#B0F269

#C3ED96

#DCF0C6

Darker

#7EE60E

#57A206

#336002

Saturation

#9AB37F

#9CEF43

#9CF73B

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CEF43

#E1CD4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CEF43

#E4E470

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CEF43

#ACDDE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kiwi Pulp 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

#B4E04D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CEF43

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2E572

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEEE8

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.

#7F29DB

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: #9CEF43;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CEF43;

CSS Variable

--color-kiwi-pulp: #9CEF43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kiwi-pulp': '#9CEF43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CEF43] text-[#9CEF43]

SCSS

$kiwi-pulp: #9CEF43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CEF43?

#9CEF43 is Kiwi Pulp, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9CEF43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kiwi Pulp?

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

What colors pair well with Kiwi Pulp?

Kiwi Pulp 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 Kiwi Pulp?

You can download Kiwi Pulp 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 Kiwi Pulp?

The hex code is #9CEF43. In RGB it's 156, 239, 67, and in HSL it's 89°, 84%, 60%.

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