GREENS

Early Spring

#AEDB8D

RGB 174, 219, 141 · HSL 95°, 52%, 71% · CMYK 21, 0, 36, 14

Early Spring is #AEDB8D in HEX — rgb(174, 219, 141), hsl(95°, 52%, 71%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 36%, 14%).

Early Spring pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 52%, 71%. 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#AEDB8D

RGB174, 219, 141

HSL95°, 52%, 71%

HSV95°, 36%, 86%

CMYK21, 0, 36, 14

Decimal11459469

CSS RGBrgb(174, 219, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 52%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Early Spring MQ4-46

Exact match

Dulux

Stem Green S22H4

ΔE 2 · #AEDF8F

Valspar

Greenscape 6005-10A

ΔE 2.6 · #A8D485

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 4.9 · #9ED686

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun 557

ΔE 5 · #A4DA85

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 5.6 · #AFD77F

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

ΔE 6.7 · #B1D07D

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 7 · #ABCB7B

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 7.8 · #B8D280

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.3 · #B9D696

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 11.7 · #99C285

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 14.3 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.9 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 15.4 · #BEC675

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 15.6 · #DBE8A7

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 24.6 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#AEDB8D

#BB8FDC

Analogous

#D5DC8F

#AEDB8D

#8FDC95

Triadic

#AEDB8D

#8FAFDC

#DC8FAF

Split-Complementary

#AEDB8D

#958FDC

#DC8FD5

Tetradic

#AEDB8D

#8FD5DC

#BB8FDC

#DC958F

Monochromatic

#5F9F32

#85C954

#AEDB8D

#D8EEC9

#F1F9EC

Rectangle

#AEDB8D

#8FDCBB

#BB8FDC

#DC8FAF

Compound

#AEDB8D

#8FDC95

#BB8FDC

#DC8FD5

Variations

Lighter

#BFE3A5

#CFE6BF

#E4EFDC

Darker

#87CD55

#5A9D2B

#345D17

Saturation

#B3C1AA

#AFDC8F

#ACED7D

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEDB8D

#D3C790

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEDB8D

#D4D49A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEDB8D

#B6D0D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Early 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

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How it looks under different light

#C2D185

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEDB8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFD6A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#A16DC7

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: #AEDB8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEDB8D;

CSS Variable

--color-early-spring: #AEDB8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early-spring': '#AEDB8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEDB8D] text-[#AEDB8D]

SCSS

$early-spring: #AEDB8D;

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#A3D984 · ΔE 5.1

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#ADD18A · ΔE 5.5

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#B7E3A0 · ΔE 6.6

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#A2D292 · ΔE 7.7

Fresh Grass

#9EC479 · ΔE 8.2

Exotic Bloom

#95C884 · ΔE 8.6

Celtic Folklore

#CAE392 · ΔE 8.7

Stem Green

#ACC774 · ΔE 9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEDB8D?

#AEDB8D is Early Spring, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AEDB8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Early Spring?

Early 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 Early Spring?

You can download Early 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 Early Spring?

The hex code is #AEDB8D. In RGB it's 174, 219, 141, and in HSL it's 95°, 52%, 71%.

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