GREENS

Willow

#ABD86B

RGB 171, 216, 107 · HSL 85°, 58%, 63% · CMYK 21, 0, 50, 15

Willow is #ABD86B in HEX — rgb(171, 216, 107), hsl(85°, 58%, 63%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 50%, 15%).

Willow pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 58%, 63%. 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#ABD86B

RGB171, 216, 107

HSL85°, 58%, 63%

HSV85°, 50%, 85%

CMYK21, 0, 50, 15

Decimal11262059

CSS RGBrgb(171, 216, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 58%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Willow 418

Exact match

Dulux

Melissa S21H5

ΔE 5.2 · #B9D96B

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 5.9 · #A5CB66

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

ΔE 5.9 · #A1CB67

Behr

Fresh Guacamole M360-5

ΔE 6.2 · #9BCB67

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 8.3 · #93C460

Vista Paint

Sour Apple K-353

ΔE 9.3 · #9ABF59

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 10.5 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 11.5 · #93BA59

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 12.1 · #C3D263

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 13.6 · #9AB758

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 19.7 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 19.8 · #9ABA25

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 20.7 · #7AB96E

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 23.4 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 33 · #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

#ABD86B

#986AD7

Analogous

#D7CE6A

#ABD86B

#73D76A

Triadic

#ABD86B

#6AAAD7

#D76AAA

Split-Complementary

#ABD86B

#6A73D7

#CE6AD7

Tetradic

#ABD86B

#6AD7CE

#986AD7

#D76A73

Monochromatic

#5C8523

#86C133

#ABD86B

#CCE7A6

#EFF8E3

Rectangle

#ABD86B

#6AD798

#986AD7

#D76AAA

Compound

#ABD86B

#73D76A

#986AD7

#CE6AD7

Variations

Lighter

#BBDF88

#CBE2AA

#E0EBD1

Darker

#8DCE33

#629120

#395611

Saturation

#A3B190

#AAD76A

#ADEB56

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

12.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABD86B

#D2C36F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABD86B

#D1D180

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABD86B

#B4CBD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Willow 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

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How it looks under different light

#C0CF6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABD86B

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADD490

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#7F4EC3

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: #ABD86B;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABD86B;

CSS Variable

--color-willow: #ABD86B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow': '#ABD86B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABD86B] text-[#ABD86B]

SCSS

$willow: #ABD86B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABD86B?

#ABD86B is Willow, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABD86B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow?

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

What colors pair well with Willow?

Willow 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 Willow?

You can download Willow 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 Willow?

The hex code is #ABD86B. In RGB it's 171, 216, 107, and in HSL it's 85°, 58%, 63%.

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