GREENS

Spring Moss

#ABB915

RGB 171, 185, 21 · HSL 65°, 80%, 40% · CMYK 8, 0, 89, 27

Spring Moss is #ABB915 in HEX — rgb(171, 185, 21), hsl(65°, 80%, 40%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 89%, 27%).

Spring Moss pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 80%, 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#ABB915

RGB171, 185, 21

HSL65°, 80%, 40%

HSV65°, 89%, 73%

CMYK8, 0, 89, 27

Decimal11254037

CSS RGBrgb(171, 185, 21)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 80%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring2027-20

ΔE 0.4 · #ACBA16

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Sherwin-Williams

Center StageSW6920

ΔE 4.2 · #B2C216

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Behr

Lemon Grass400B-7

ΔE 5.4 · #9DB713

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Vista Paint

Sporting GreenK-376

ΔE 6.6 · #A1BE1A

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Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent LimeDE5517

ΔE 6.9 · #BDC233

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Dulux

Golden PassionfruitS19G9

ΔE 8.2 · #B9BB31

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Valspar

Lime Passion6008-10C

ΔE 8.5 · #C5C225

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Kilz

Green Gone WildLH270

ΔE 10.5 · #CCC921

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PPG

Slap Happy1217-7

ΔE 12.6 · #C9CC4A

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Dutch Boy

TemptationsVS-9503

ΔE 13.7 · #A3CD39

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RAL

Curry1027

ΔE 20.1 · #9D9101

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Colorhouse

Petal .02Petal-02

ΔE 20.1 · #C3D263

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Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment781

ΔE 20.3 · #91A135

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Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 25.4 · #F2D964

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IKEA

IKEA109109

ΔE 28 · #F4D96C

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Farrow & Ball

Babouche223

ΔE 32.7 · #ECC363

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#ABB915

#2214B8

Analogous

#B87414

#ABB915

#58B814

Triadic

#ABB915

#14AAB8

#B814AA

Split-Complementary

#ABB915

#1458B8

#7414B8

Tetradic

#ABB915

#14B874

#2214B8

#B81458

Monochromatic

#2B2E05

#6A730D

#ABB915

#D9E830

#E6F075

Rectangle

#ABB915

#14B822

#2214B8

#B814AA

Compound

#ABB915

#58B814

#2214B8

#7414B8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Spring Moss run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FAFCE3

Tint #EEF5A5

Tint #E3EE68

Tint #D7E72A

Base #ABB915

Shade #8C9711

Shade #6F770D

Shade #51570A

Shade #333706

Variations

Lighter

#D6E723

#D7E265

#E2E7AB

Darker

#8B960D

#616907

#3A3F03

Saturation

#7A7E4E

#AAB814

#B3C20A

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB915

#BFAD1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB915

#B7B74B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB915

#B2ABB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring Moss 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

#C0B72B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABB915

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADBC4F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#261C92

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: #ABB915;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB915;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-moss: #ABB915;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-moss': '#ABB915' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB915] text-[#ABB915]

SCSS

$spring-moss: #ABB915;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB915?

#ABB915 is Spring Moss, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABB915 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Moss?

Spring Moss 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 Moss?

You can download Spring Moss 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 Moss?

The hex code is #ABB915. In RGB it's 171, 185, 21, and in HSL it's 65°, 80%, 40%.

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