GREENS

Oxalis

#C4E28A

RGB 196, 226, 138 · HSL 80°, 60%, 71% · CMYK 13, 0, 39, 11

Oxalis is #C4E28A in HEX — rgb(196, 226, 138), hsl(80°, 60%, 71%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 39%, 11%).

Oxalis pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 60%, 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#C4E28A

RGB196, 226, 138

HSL80°, 60%, 71%

HSV80°, 39%, 89%

CMYK13, 0, 39, 11

Decimal12903050

CSS RGBrgb(196, 226, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 60%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oxalis S21H4

Exact match

PPG

Livin' Large 1221-5

ΔE 1 · #C1E089

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 2.5 · #C7DF89

Behr

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

ΔE 3.9 · #CBE085

Benjamin Moore

Celtic 411

ΔE 4.2 · #CBE493

Valspar

Afternoon Delight 6006-10A

ΔE 4.9 · #BDDB8C

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 6 · #AFD77F

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 6.1 · #B8D280

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

ΔE 6.7 · #B1D07D

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 8.9 · #ABCB7B

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 11.7 · #E2E38D

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 12.3 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 14.1 · #D2D083

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 18.7 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 21.3 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 22.3 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C4E28A

#A689E1

Analogous

#E1D389

#C4E28A

#97E189

Triadic

#C4E28A

#89C4E1

#E189C4

Split-Complementary

#C4E28A

#8997E1

#D389E1

Tetradic

#C4E28A

#89E1D3

#A689E1

#E18997

Monochromatic

#7DA72A

#A5D24B

#C4E28A

#E2F1C6

#F5FAEB

Rectangle

#C4E28A

#89E1A6

#A689E1

#E189C4

Compound

#C4E28A

#97E189

#A689E1

#D389E1

Variations

Lighter

#D0E7A0

#DAE9BC

#E9F0DA

Darker

#A8D64B

#79A522

#476212

Saturation

#B9C2A8

#C4E189

#C9F07A

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4E28A

#E0D28D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4E28A

#DDDD99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4E28A

#CBD6DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Oxalis 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

#D2D683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4E28A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0DBA7

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8966CD

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: #C4E28A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4E28A;

CSS Variable

--color-oxalis: #C4E28A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oxalis': '#C4E28A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4E28A] text-[#C4E28A]

SCSS

$oxalis: #C4E28A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4E28A?

#C4E28A is Oxalis, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C4E28A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oxalis?

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

What colors pair well with Oxalis?

Oxalis 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 Oxalis?

You can download Oxalis 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 Oxalis?

The hex code is #C4E28A. In RGB it's 196, 226, 138, and in HSL it's 80°, 60%, 71%.

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