GREENS

Lazy Caterpillar

#9FDD5C

RGB 159, 221, 92 · HSL 89°, 65%, 61% · CMYK 28, 0, 58, 13

Lazy Caterpillar is #9FDD5C in HEX — rgb(159, 221, 92), hsl(89°, 65%, 61%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 58%, 13%).

Lazy Caterpillar pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 65%, 61%. 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#9FDD5C

RGB159, 221, 92

HSL89°, 65%, 61%

HSV89°, 58%, 87%

CMYK28, 0, 58, 13

Decimal10476892

CSS RGBrgb(159, 221, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 65%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lazy Caterpillar P370-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Malachy 419

ΔE 7.4 · #96CC55

Dulux

Wicked Green S21H7 · SB8B7

ΔE 9.3 · #9FCA47

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 9.7 · #AFD54F

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 11.9 · #A3CD39

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Leaf DE5558

ΔE 12.8 · #B3D157

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 13.6 · #A7C646

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 13.6 · #A8C74D

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 17.8 · #9ABA25

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 19.4 · #93BA59

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 19.8 · #C3D263

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 22.2 · #9AB758

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 22.5 · #57A639

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 27.6 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 30.3 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 42.8 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#9FDD5C

#995BDC

Analogous

#DCDA5B

#9FDD5C

#5DDC5B

Triadic

#9FDD5C

#5B9EDC

#DC5B9E

Split-Complementary

#9FDD5C

#5B5DDC

#DA5BDC

Tetradic

#9FDD5C

#5BDCDA

#995BDC

#DC5B5D

Monochromatic

#51821C

#78C229

#9FDD5C

#C3EA9A

#E9F7D9

Rectangle

#9FDD5C

#5BDC99

#995BDC

#DC5B9E

Compound

#9FDD5C

#5DDC5B

#995BDC

#DA5BDC

Variations

Lighter

#B1E37C

#C4E4A2

#DDECCC

Darker

#7FD128

#589318

#33570D

Saturation

#9CAF88

#9EDC5B

#9EEE4A

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FDD5C

#D3C262

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FDD5C

#D4D478

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FDD5C

#ABCED5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lazy Caterpillar 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

#B7D260

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FDD5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4D784

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#8240C8

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: #9FDD5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FDD5C;

CSS Variable

--color-lazy-caterpillar: #9FDD5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lazy-caterpillar': '#9FDD5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FDD5C] text-[#9FDD5C]

SCSS

$lazy-caterpillar: #9FDD5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FDD5C?

#9FDD5C is Lazy Caterpillar, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FDD5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lazy Caterpillar?

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

What colors pair well with Lazy Caterpillar?

Lazy Caterpillar 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 Lazy Caterpillar?

You can download Lazy Caterpillar 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 Lazy Caterpillar?

The hex code is #9FDD5C. In RGB it's 159, 221, 92, and in HSL it's 89°, 65%, 61%.

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