GREENS

Green

#9FD80A

RGB 159, 216, 10 · HSL 77°, 91%, 44% · CMYK 26, 0, 95, 15

Green is #9FD80A in HEX — rgb(159, 216, 10), hsl(77°, 91%, 44%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 95%, 15%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 91%, 44%. 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#9FD80A

RGB159, 216, 10

HSL77°, 91%, 44%

HSV77°, 95%, 85%

CMYK26, 0, 95, 15

Decimal10475530

CSS RGBrgb(159, 216, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 91%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 5.7 · #9EDA2C

Behr

Bamboo Leaf 410B-7

ΔE 8.3 · #8AD900

Benjamin Moore

Margarita 2026-20

ΔE 10.6 · #A5C801

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15.3 · #A3CD39

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 17 · #A1BE1A

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 17.3 · #C6D624

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 19.4 · #B2C216

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 23.8 · #98BD3C

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 24 · #EDFF21

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 24 · #A7C646

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 26.1 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 27.4 · #EDEB00

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 33 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 35.1 · #73A236

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 44.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 52.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#9FD80A

#440AD6

Analogous

#D6AA0A

#9FD80A

#36D60A

Triadic

#9FD80A

#0A9CD6

#D60A9C

Split-Complementary

#9FD80A

#0A36D6

#AA0AD6

Tetradic

#9FD80A

#0AD6AA

#440AD6

#D60A36

Monochromatic

#324403

#678D07

#9FD80A

#C0F637

#D7F980

Rectangle

#9FD80A

#0AD644

#440AD6

#D60A9C

Compound

#9FD80A

#36D60A

#440AD6

#AA0AD6

Variations

Lighter

#BAF525

#C6EC67

#DBEDAD

Darker

#7FB004

#587B00

#334800

Saturation

#7D8F52

#9CD60A

#9FDB05

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FD80A

#D2BD23

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FD80A

#D0D055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FD80A

#ACC7CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#B7CF23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FD80A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4D447

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEEE7

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.

#3F16A9

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: #9FD80A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FD80A;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #9FD80A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#9FD80A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FD80A] text-[#9FD80A]

SCSS

$green: #9FD80A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FD80A?

#9FD80A is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FD80A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #9FD80A. In RGB it's 159, 216, 10, and in HSL it's 77°, 91%, 44%.

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