GREENS

Spring Lime

#A1CB67

RGB 161, 203, 103 · HSL 85°, 49%, 60% · CMYK 21, 0, 49, 20

Spring Lime is #A1CB67 in HEX — rgb(161, 203, 103), hsl(85°, 49%, 60%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 49%, 20%).

Spring Lime pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 49%, 60%. 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#A1CB67

RGB161, 203, 103

HSL85°, 49%, 60%

HSV85°, 49%, 80%

CMYK21, 0, 49, 20

Decimal10603367

CSS RGBrgb(161, 203, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 49%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

Exact match

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 1.7 · #A5CB66

Behr

Fresh Guacamole M360-5

ΔE 2.3 · #9BCB67

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 4 · #93C460

Benjamin Moore

Springhill 412

ΔE 4.2 · #A6C768

Dulux

Golden Delicious S21G6

ΔE 4.7 · #9DC163

Vista Paint

Sour Apple K-353

ΔE 4.7 · #9ABF59

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 6.1 · #93BA59

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 7.9 · #8AC867

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 8.3 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 10.7 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 15.9 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 16.2 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 16.4 · #AFB96A

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 21.2 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 29.2 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#A1CB67

#9167CB

Analogous

#CBC367

#A1CB67

#6FCB67

Triadic

#A1CB67

#67A1CB

#CB67A1

Split-Complementary

#A1CB67

#676FCB

#C367CB

Tetradic

#A1CB67

#67CBC3

#9167CB

#CB676F

Monochromatic

#537227

#7CAB3B

#A1CB67

#C4DEA0

#E8F2D9

Rectangle

#A1CB67

#67CB91

#9167CB

#CB67A1

Compound

#A1CB67

#6FCB67

#9167CB

#C367CB

Variations

Lighter

#B4D585

#C6DBA8

#DDE8CF

Darker

#85B93B

#5C8227

#364D15

Saturation

#9BA88A

#A1CB67

#A6E54D

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1CB67

#C6B76B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1CB67

#C5C57A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1CB67

#AABFC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring Lime 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

#B8C568

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1CB67

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5CA8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#794EB6

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: #A1CB67;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1CB67;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-lime: #A1CB67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-lime': '#A1CB67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1CB67] text-[#A1CB67]

SCSS

$spring-lime: #A1CB67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1CB67?

#A1CB67 is Spring Lime, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A1CB67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Lime?

Spring Lime 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 Spring Lime?

You can download Spring Lime 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 Spring Lime?

The hex code is #A1CB67. In RGB it's 161, 203, 103, and in HSL it's 85°, 49%, 60%.

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