GREENS

Leafy Canopy

#AACC11

RGB 170, 204, 17 · HSL 71°, 85%, 43% · CMYK 17, 0, 92, 20

Leafy Canopy is #AACC11 in HEX — rgb(170, 204, 17), hsl(71°, 85%, 43%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 92%, 20%).

Leafy Canopy pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 85%, 43%. 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#AACC11

RGB170, 204, 17

HSL71°, 85%, 43%

HSV71°, 92%, 80%

CMYK17, 0, 92, 20

Decimal11193361

CSS RGBrgb(170, 204, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 85%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Margarita 2026-20

ΔE 1.6 · #A5C801

Behr

Japanese Fern 400B-6

ΔE 2.9 · #B0D421

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 7.6 · #BCE12A

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 7.8 · #A1BE1A

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 8.8 · #C6D624

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 8.8 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10.2 · #A3CD39

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 16.1 · #CCC921

Valspar

Parakeet Green 6010-10

ΔE 16.8 · #A7C443

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 17.6 · #98BD3C

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 23.2 · #EDEB00

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 23.9 · #EDFF21

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 25.6 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 29.4 · #91A135

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 35.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 42.4 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#AACC11

#3310CB

Analogous

#CB9010

#AACC11

#4BCB10

Triadic

#AACC11

#10A9CB

#CB10A9

Split-Complementary

#AACC11

#104BCB

#9010CB

Tetradic

#AACC11

#10CB90

#3310CB

#CB104B

Monochromatic

#333D05

#6E840B

#AACC11

#CEEF39

#DFF580

Rectangle

#AACC11

#10CB33

#3310CB

#CB10A9

Compound

#AACC11

#4BCB10

#3310CB

#9010CB

Variations

Lighter

#C9EE28

#D0E769

#DFEAAE

Darker

#89A609

#607504

#394501

Saturation

#7F8A52

#A9CB10

#AED308

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

#AACC11

#CCB822

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AACC11

#C7C752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AACC11

#B4BCC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Leafy Canopy 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

#BFC628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AACC11

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACCB4C

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.

#331AA1

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: #AACC11;

CSS — background

background-color: #AACC11;

CSS Variable

--color-leafy-canopy: #AACC11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leafy-canopy': '#AACC11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AACC11] text-[#AACC11]

SCSS

$leafy-canopy: #AACC11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AACC11?

#AACC11 is Leafy Canopy, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #AACC11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leafy Canopy?

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

What colors pair well with Leafy Canopy?

Leafy Canopy 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 Leafy Canopy?

You can download Leafy Canopy 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 Leafy Canopy?

The hex code is #AACC11. In RGB it's 170, 204, 17, and in HSL it's 71°, 85%, 43%.

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