GREENS

Venom

#9DBB00

RGB 157, 187, 0 · HSL 70°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 16, 0, 100, 27

Venom is #9DBB00 in HEX — rgb(157, 187, 0), hsl(70°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 100%, 27%).

Venom pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 100%, 37%. 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#9DBB00

RGB157, 187, 0

HSL70°, 100%, 37%

HSV70°, 100%, 73%

CMYK16, 0, 100, 27

Decimal10337024

CSS RGBrgb(157, 187, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Venom P340-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 2.9 · #A1BE1A

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 5.6 · #98C201

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 6.8 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10.1 · #A3CD39

Dulux

Lyceum S20H7

ΔE 11.6 · #B2CF43

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 12.4 · #C6D624

Valspar

Limolicious 6007-10C

ΔE 13.7 · #A9C342

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 13.8 · #98BD3C

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.8 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 23.6 · #91A135

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 23.7 · #C3D263

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 26 · #9D9101

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 27.6 · #EDEB00

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 34.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 39.8 · #ECC363

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

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

#9DBB00

#1F00BD

Analogous

#BD7E00

#9DBB00

#3FBD00

Triadic

#9DBB00

#009DBD

#BD009D

Split-Complementary

#9DBB00

#003FBD

#7E00BD

Tetradic

#9DBB00

#00BD7E

#1F00BD

#BD003F

Monochromatic

#1E2400

#5D7000

#9DBB00

#D6FF0A

#E3FF57

Rectangle

#9DBB00

#00BD1F

#1F00BD

#BD009D

Compound

#9DBB00

#3FBD00

#1F00BD

#7E00BD

Variations

Lighter

#D3FD00

#D5F14D

#E1EE9F

Darker

#7E9700

#566800

#323C00

Saturation

#717B42

#9DBD00

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DBB00

#BCA916

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DBB00

#B6B648

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DBB00

#A6ACB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Venom 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

#B5B91B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DBB00

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2BE3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#251090

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: #9DBB00;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DBB00;

CSS Variable

--color-venom: #9DBB00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venom': '#9DBB00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DBB00] text-[#9DBB00]

SCSS

$venom: #9DBB00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DBB00?

#9DBB00 is Venom, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DBB00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venom?

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

What colors pair well with Venom?

Venom 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 Venom?

You can download Venom 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 Venom?

The hex code is #9DBB00. In RGB it's 157, 187, 0, and in HSL it's 70°, 100%, 37%.

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