GREENS

Slime

#A7C408

RGB 167, 196, 8 · HSL 69°, 92%, 40% · CMYK 15, 0, 96, 23

Slime is #A7C408 in HEX — rgb(167, 196, 8), hsl(69°, 92%, 40%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 96%, 23%).

Slime pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 92%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A7C408

RGB167, 196, 8

HSL69°, 92%, 40%

HSV69°, 96%, 77%

CMYK15, 0, 96, 23

Decimal10994696

CSS RGBrgb(167, 196, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 92%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Green Neon P340-6

ΔE 1.4 · #A8C200

Benjamin Moore

Margarita 2026-20

ΔE 3.3 · #A5C801

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 5 · #A1BE1A

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 5.9 · #B2C216

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 9.1 · #C6D624

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10.3 · #A3CD39

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 10.9 · #BCE12A

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 14.3 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 14.6 · #C5C225

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 16 · #98BD3C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.2 · #C3D263

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 24.2 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 25.3 · #F8F32B

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 26.5 · #91A135

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 34 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 40.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#A7C408

#2408C4

Analogous

#C48208

#A7C408

#4AC408

Triadic

#A7C408

#08A8C4

#C408A8

Split-Complementary

#A7C408

#084AC4

#8208C4

Tetradic

#A7C408

#08C482

#2408C4

#C4084A

Monochromatic

#2A3102

#697A05

#A7C408

#D6F623

#E4F96C

Rectangle

#A7C408

#08C424

#2408C4

#C408A8

Compound

#A7C408

#4AC408

#2408C4

#8208C4

Variations

Lighter

#D3F514

#D5EB5B

#E2ECA7

Darker

#89A003

#5F7000

#374100

Saturation

#7A824A

#A8C408

#ABC804

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7C408

#C6B21B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7C408

#BFBF4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7C408

#B0B5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Slime 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

#BDC021

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7C408

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAC545

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#27139A

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: #A7C408;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7C408;

CSS Variable

--color-slime: #A7C408;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slime': '#A7C408' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7C408] text-[#A7C408]

SCSS

$slime: #A7C408;

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#97C100 · ΔE 5.7

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#BDD120 · ΔE 6.4

Spring Moss

#ABB915 · ΔE 8.6

Dark Lime

#99B009 · ΔE 9.6

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#C3CF00 · ΔE 9.9

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#BFC428 · ΔE 11.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7C408?

#A7C408 is Slime, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A7C408 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slime?

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

What colors pair well with Slime?

Slime 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 Slime?

You can download Slime 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 Slime?

The hex code is #A7C408. In RGB it's 167, 196, 8, and in HSL it's 69°, 92%, 40%.

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