GREENS

Lush Green

#BBEE00

RGB 187, 238, 0 · HSL 73°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 21, 0, 100, 7

Lush Green is #BBEE00 in HEX — rgb(187, 238, 0), hsl(73°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 100%, 7%).

Lush Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 100%, 47%. 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#BBEE00

RGB187, 238, 0

HSL73°, 100%, 47%

HSV73°, 100%, 93%

CMYK21, 0, 100, 7

Decimal12316160

CSS RGBrgb(187, 238, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lime Pop S-G-400

ΔE 7.2 · #C2E500

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 11.7 · #BCE12A

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 15.5 · #EDFF21

Benjamin Moore

Margarita 2026-20

ΔE 17.8 · #A5C801

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 19.3 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 21.2 · #C8D62D

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 22.1 · #EDEB00

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 24.1 · #A3CD39

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 24.8 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 28.5 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 31.2 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 32.4 · #E6D943

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 38.2 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 39.2 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 47.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 55.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#BBEE00

#3400F0

Analogous

#F0AC00

#BBEE00

#44F000

Triadic

#BBEE00

#00BCF0

#F000BC

Split-Complementary

#BBEE00

#0044F0

#AC00F0

Tetradic

#BBEE00

#00F0AC

#3400F0

#F00044

Monochromatic

#445700

#80A300

#BBEE00

#D5FF3D

#E6FF8A

Rectangle

#BBEE00

#00F034

#3400F0

#F000BC

Compound

#BBEE00

#44F000

#3400F0

#AC00F0

Variations

Lighter

#D0FF27

#D5F369

#E2F1AF

Darker

#96C000

#678400

#3C4D00

Saturation

#8C9C54

#BCF000

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBEE00

#EBD422

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBEE00

#E6E65E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBEE00

#C8DBE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lush Green 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

#CCDF1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBEE00

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9E43F

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.

#3814B7

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: #BBEE00;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBEE00;

CSS Variable

--color-lush-green: #BBEE00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lush-green': '#BBEE00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBEE00] text-[#BBEE00]

SCSS

$lush-green: #BBEE00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBEE00?

#BBEE00 is Lush Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBEE00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lush Green?

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

What colors pair well with Lush Green?

Lush Green 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 Lush Green?

You can download Lush Green 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 Lush Green?

The hex code is #BBEE00. In RGB it's 187, 238, 0, and in HSL it's 73°, 100%, 47%.

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