GREENS

Elysian Green

#A5B145

RGB 165, 177, 69 · HSL 67°, 44%, 48% · CMYK 7, 0, 61, 31

Elysian Green is #A5B145 in HEX — rgb(165, 177, 69), hsl(67°, 44%, 48%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 61%, 31%).

Elysian Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 44%, 48%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A5B145

RGB165, 177, 69

HSL67°, 44%, 48%

HSV67°, 61%, 69%

CMYK7, 0, 61, 31

Decimal10858821

CSS RGBrgb(165, 177, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 44%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hyper C-779

ΔE 4.4 · #A5B551

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 4.9 · #B1BE4E

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 5.5 · #9FB139

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 5.5 · #A6B554

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 5.9 · #93AB3E

PPG

Hopscotch 1219-6

ΔE 6.4 · #AFBB42

Behr

Intoxication PPU10-5

ΔE 6.4 · #A1AC4E

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 6.6 · #A1B841

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 7.2 · #B0C05D

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 9.7 · #9AB758

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 11.9 · #B4B05A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 14.2 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 15.7 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 20.6 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 23.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A5B145

#5145B0

Analogous

#B08745

#A5B145

#6EB045

Triadic

#A5B145

#45A4B0

#B045A4

Split-Complementary

#A5B145

#456EB0

#8745B0

Tetradic

#A5B145

#45B087

#5145B0

#B0456E

Monochromatic

#3D421A

#71792F

#A5B145

#C0CA77

#DAE0AE

Rectangle

#A5B145

#45B051

#5145B0

#B045A4

Compound

#A5B145

#6EB045

#5145B0

#8745B0

Variations

Lighter

#B9C466

#C6CD92

#DCDFC2

Darker

#858F35

#5C6423

#363B13

Saturation

#878B6A

#A4B045

#BED322

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5B145

#B6A748

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5B145

#AFAF5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5B145

#ABA5AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Elysian 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

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How it looks under different light

#BBB14F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5B145

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B673

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#4A418F

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: #A5B145;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5B145;

CSS Variable

--color-elysian-green: #A5B145;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elysian-green': '#A5B145' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5B145] text-[#A5B145]

SCSS

$elysian-green: #A5B145;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5B145?

#A5B145 is Elysian Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5B145 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elysian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Elysian Green?

Elysian 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 Elysian Green?

You can download Elysian 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 Elysian Green?

The hex code is #A5B145. In RGB it's 165, 177, 69, and in HSL it's 67°, 44%, 48%.

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