GREENS

Anime

#C5D525

RGB 197, 213, 37 · HSL 65°, 70%, 49% · CMYK 8, 0, 83, 16

Anime is #C5D525 in HEX — rgb(197, 213, 37), hsl(65°, 70%, 49%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 83%, 16%).

Anime pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 70%, 49%. 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#C5D525

RGB197, 213, 37

HSL65°, 70%, 49%

HSV65°, 83%, 84%

CMYK8, 0, 83, 16

Decimal12965157

CSS RGBrgb(197, 213, 37)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 70%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Anime P340-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 0.7 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 1.9 · #C8D62D

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 2.1 · #BED221

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 6.8 · #D5E838

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 7.4 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9.2 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 11.6 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 14.2 · #E6D943

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.9 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 16.8 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 17.2 · #F8F32B

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 22.1 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 23.6 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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 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

#C5D525

#3425D4

Analogous

#D48C25

#C5D525

#6ED425

Triadic

#C5D525

#25C6D4

#D425C6

Split-Complementary

#C5D525

#256ED4

#8C25D4

Tetradic

#C5D525

#25D48C

#3425D4

#D4256E

Monochromatic

#4D520F

#89931A

#C5D525

#D9E363

#E9EFA4

Rectangle

#C5D525

#25D434

#3425D4

#D425C6

Compound

#C5D525

#6ED425

#3425D4

#8C25D4

Variations

Lighter

#D4E04E

#D8DF83

#E4E8BB

Darker

#A1AD1A

#717A10

#434808

Saturation

#939763

#C6D425

#D5E713

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5D525

#DCC72E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5D525

#D2D25A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5D525

#CDC5CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Anime 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

#D3CC37

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5D525

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D15B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#362BA9

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: #C5D525;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5D525;

CSS Variable

--color-anime: #C5D525;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anime': '#C5D525' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5D525] text-[#C5D525]

SCSS

$anime: #C5D525;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D525?

#C5D525 is Anime, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5D525 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anime?

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

What colors pair well with Anime?

Anime 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 Anime?

You can download Anime 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 Anime?

The hex code is #C5D525. In RGB it's 197, 213, 37, and in HSL it's 65°, 70%, 49%.

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