GREENS

Spring

#A8D974

RGB 168, 217, 116 · HSL 89°, 57%, 65% · CMYK 23, 0, 47, 15

Spring is #A8D974 in HEX — rgb(168, 217, 116), hsl(89°, 57%, 65%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 47%, 15%).

Spring pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 57%, 65%. 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#A8D974

RGB168, 217, 116

HSL89°, 57%, 65%

HSV89°, 47%, 85%

CMYK23, 0, 47, 15

Decimal11065716

CSS RGBrgb(168, 217, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 57%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2031-40

Exact match

Dulux

Tropical Light S22H5

ΔE 2.7 · #9FD572

Behr

Fresh Guacamole M360-5

ΔE 4.9 · #9BCB67

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

ΔE 5.3 · #A1CB67

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 6 · #A5CB66

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 7.2 · #AFD77F

Vista Paint

Frog Prince K-322

ΔE 8 · #A0DC85

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 8.4 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 11.2 · #93BA59

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 12.6 · #B8D280

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 14.5 · #C3D263

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 17.5 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 18.8 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 20 · #AFB96A

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 23.5 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 31.5 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#A8D974

#A473D9

Analogous

#D9D773

#A8D974

#75D973

Triadic

#A8D974

#73A7D9

#D973A7

Split-Complementary

#A8D974

#7375D9

#D773D9

Tetradic

#A8D974

#73D9D7

#A473D9

#D97375

Monochromatic

#5B8C26

#82C837

#A8D974

#CDE9AF

#F2FAEB

Rectangle

#A8D974

#73D9A4

#A473D9

#D973A7

Compound

#A8D974

#75D973

#A473D9

#D773D9

Variations

Lighter

#B9E08F

#CAE3B0

#E0ECD3

Darker

#87CE3B

#5D9422

#365812

Saturation

#A6B596

#A7D973

#A8EC60

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8D974

#D2C378

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8D974

#D2D287

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8D974

#B1CCD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring 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

#BDCF72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8D974

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD496

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

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.

#8B56C4

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: #A8D974;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8D974;

CSS Variable

--color-spring: #A8D974;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring': '#A8D974' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8D974] text-[#A8D974]

SCSS

$spring: #A8D974;

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#97D477 · ΔE 6.2

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#BEDD78 · ΔE 7.4

Leprechaun Green

#A3D984 · ΔE 8.1

Springhill Green

#A5C667 · ΔE 8.6

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#84CB6B · ΔE 10.2

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#95CB54 · ΔE 10.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8D974?

#A8D974 is Spring, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A8D974 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Spring?

Spring 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?

You can download Spring 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?

The hex code is #A8D974. In RGB it's 168, 217, 116, and in HSL it's 89°, 57%, 65%.

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