GREENS

Alverda

#A5C970

RGB 165, 201, 112 · HSL 84°, 45%, 61% · CMYK 18, 0, 44, 21

Alverda is #A5C970 in HEX — rgb(165, 201, 112), hsl(84°, 45%, 61%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 44%, 21%).

Alverda pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 84°, 45%, 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#A5C970

RGB165, 201, 112

HSL84°, 45%, 61%

HSV84°, 44%, 79%

CMYK18, 0, 44, 21

Decimal10865008

CSS RGBrgb(165, 201, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 45%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Alverda S21G5

ΔE 1.2 · #A8C970

Benjamin Moore

Springhill 412

ΔE 3.3 · #A6C768

Vista Paint

Wonder Woods C-771

ΔE 4.2 · #ACCB79

Behr

Mossy Cavern M350-5

ΔE 4.5 · #9CBD68

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 5 · #ABCB7B

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 5.1 · #AFD77F

Valspar

Green Gecko 6006-8A

ΔE 5.1 · #A7C06A

PPG

Lime Green 1222-5

ΔE 5.6 · #AEC571

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 6.7 · #B8D280

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 9.9 · #B0C05D

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 10.2 · #C7DF89

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 11.8 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 11.9 · #AFB96A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.9 · #7AB96E

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 19.7 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 24 · #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

#A5C970

#936FC8

Analogous

#C8BF6F

#A5C970

#78C86F

Triadic

#A5C970

#6FA5C8

#C86FA5

Split-Complementary

#A5C970

#6F78C8

#BF6FC8

Tetradic

#A5C970

#6FC8BF

#936FC8

#C86F78

Monochromatic

#56732B

#80AA41

#A5C970

#C7DDA6

#EAF2DE

Rectangle

#A5C970

#6FC893

#936FC8

#C86FA5

Compound

#A5C970

#78C86F

#936FC8

#BF6FC8

Variations

Lighter

#B7D38C

#C8DAAD

#DEE7D1

Darker

#88B742

#5E802B

#374C18

Saturation

#9EA98E

#A5C86F

#AAE453

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5C970

#C5B773

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5C970

#C3C380

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5C970

#ADBEC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alverda 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

#BBC36F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5C970

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C893

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.

#7B55B3

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: #A5C970;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5C970;

CSS Variable

--color-alverda: #A5C970;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alverda': '#A5C970' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5C970] text-[#A5C970]

SCSS

$alverda: #A5C970;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5C970?

#A5C970 is Alverda, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5C970 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alverda?

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

What colors pair well with Alverda?

Alverda 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 Alverda?

You can download Alverda 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 Alverda?

The hex code is #A5C970. In RGB it's 165, 201, 112, and in HSL it's 84°, 45%, 61%.

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