GREENS

Temptations

#A3CD39

RGB 163, 205, 57 · HSL 77°, 60%, 51% · CMYK 20, 0, 72, 20

Temptations is #A3CD39 in HEX — rgb(163, 205, 57), hsl(77°, 60%, 51%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 72%, 20%).

Temptations pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 60%, 51%. 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#A3CD39

RGB163, 205, 57

HSL77°, 60%, 51%

HSV77°, 72%, 80%

CMYK20, 0, 72, 20

Decimal10734905

CSS RGBrgb(163, 205, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 60%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

Exact match

Behr

Citrus Peel P360-5

ΔE 4.3 · #AFD548

Dulux

Lyceum S20H7

ΔE 6.1 · #B2CF43

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 6.3 · #AFD54F

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 7.5 · #9ABA25

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 8.6 · #98BE3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 8.8 · #A7C646

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 9.1 · #98BD3C

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 9.2 · #98C201

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 18.7 · #C3D263

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 20.4 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 22.1 · #93BA59

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 25.8 · #57A639

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 31.1 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 31.8 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 39.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#A3CD39

#6237CD

Analogous

#CDAD37

#A3CD39

#58CD37

Triadic

#A3CD39

#37A3CD

#CD37A3

Split-Complementary

#A3CD39

#3758CD

#AD37CD

Tetradic

#A3CD39

#37CDAD

#6237CD

#CD3758

Monochromatic

#435615

#749325

#A3CD39

#BFDC74

#DBECB1

Rectangle

#A3CD39

#37CD62

#6237CD

#CD37A3

Compound

#A3CD39

#58CD37

#6237CD

#AD37CD

Variations

Lighter

#B5D75F

#C5DA8E

#DBE6C1

Darker

#84AA26

#5C7718

#36460D

Saturation

#8C996C

#A3CD37

#ADE61E

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3CD39

#CAB740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3CD39

#C7C75F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3CD39

#ADBEC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Temptations 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

#BAC646

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3CD39

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7CB6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#5636A7

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: #A3CD39;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3CD39;

CSS Variable

--color-temptations: #A3CD39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temptations': '#A3CD39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3CD39] text-[#A3CD39]

SCSS

$temptations: #A3CD39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3CD39?

#A3CD39 is Temptations, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A3CD39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temptations?

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

What colors pair well with Temptations?

Temptations 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 Temptations?

You can download Temptations 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 Temptations?

The hex code is #A3CD39. In RGB it's 163, 205, 57, and in HSL it's 77°, 60%, 51%.

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