GREENS

Lightning Green

#C7DF89

RGB 199, 223, 137 · HSL 77°, 57%, 71% · CMYK 11, 0, 39, 13

Lightning Green is #C7DF89 in HEX — rgb(199, 223, 137), hsl(77°, 57%, 71%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 39%, 13%).

Lightning Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 57%, 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#C7DF89

RGB199, 223, 137

HSL77°, 57%, 71%

HSV77°, 39%, 87%

CMYK11, 0, 39, 13

Decimal13098889

CSS RGBrgb(199, 223, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 57%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

Exact match

Dulux

Coincidence S20G4

ΔE 1.6 · #CADE88

PPG

Livin' Large 1221-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C1E089

Behr

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

ΔE 2.8 · #CBE085

Benjamin Moore

Celtic 411

ΔE 3.2 · #CBE493

Valspar

Afternoon Delight 6006-10A

ΔE 4.5 · #BDDB8C

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 5 · #B8D280

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

ΔE 6.5 · #B1D07D

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 7.3 · #CFDD7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 7.9 · #C3CD7C

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 9.6 · #E2E38D

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 9.9 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 11.5 · #D2D083

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 17.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 20 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.1 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#C7DF89

#A38BDF

Analogous

#DFCD8B

#C7DF89

#9DDF8B

Triadic

#C7DF89

#8BC7DF

#DF8BC7

Split-Complementary

#C7DF89

#8B9DDF

#CD8BDF

Tetradic

#C7DF89

#8BDFCD

#A38BDF

#DF8B9D

Monochromatic

#82A42D

#ABCF4F

#C7DF89

#E4F0C7

#F5FAEB

Rectangle

#C7DF89

#8BDFA3

#A38BDF

#DF8BC7

Compound

#C7DF89

#9DDF8B

#A38BDF

#CD8BDF

Variations

Lighter

#D2E6A2

#DCE8BD

#EAEFDB

Darker

#ADD34F

#7FA225

#4A6014

Saturation

#BBC2A8

#C7DF8B

#CEEF7B

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7DF89

#DFD18C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7DF89

#DBDB98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7DF89

#CED4DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lightning 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

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How it looks under different light

#D5D482

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7DF89

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2D9A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#8569CB

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: #C7DF89;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7DF89;

CSS Variable

--color-lightning-green: #C7DF89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightning-green': '#C7DF89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7DF89] text-[#C7DF89]

SCSS

$lightning-green: #C7DF89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7DF89?

#C7DF89 is Lightning Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C7DF89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lightning Green?

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

What colors pair well with Lightning Green?

Lightning 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 Lightning Green?

You can download Lightning 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 Lightning Green?

The hex code is #C7DF89. In RGB it's 199, 223, 137, and in HSL it's 77°, 57%, 71%.

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