GREENS

Poisonous Pesto

#CAE80A

RGB 202, 232, 10 · HSL 68°, 92%, 47% · CMYK 13, 0, 96, 9

Poisonous Pesto is #CAE80A in HEX — rgb(202, 232, 10), hsl(68°, 92%, 47%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 96%, 9%).

Poisonous Pesto pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 92%, 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#CAE80A

RGB202, 232, 10

HSL68°, 92%, 47%

HSV68°, 96%, 91%

CMYK13, 0, 96, 9

Decimal13297674

CSS RGBrgb(202, 232, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 92%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lime Pop S-G-400

ΔE 2.4 · #C2E500

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 5.9 · #CFE423

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 10.7 · #EDFF21

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 12.1 · #C6D624

Benjamin Moore

Yew 2025-20

ΔE 12.2 · #C4D001

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 14.1 · #EDEB00

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 14.1 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 18.9 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 20.6 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22 · #A3CD39

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 23.8 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 24.3 · #E6D943

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 29.6 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 34.5 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 40.2 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 48.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#CAE80A

#270AE6

Analogous

#E6950A

#CAE80A

#5AE60A

Triadic

#CAE80A

#0AC9E6

#E60AC9

Split-Complementary

#CAE80A

#0A5AE6

#950AE6

Tetradic

#CAE80A

#0AE695

#270AE6

#E60A5A

Monochromatic

#495303

#899D07

#CAE80A

#DFF745

#ECFA8E

Rectangle

#CAE80A

#0AE627

#270AE6

#E60AC9

Compound

#CAE80A

#5AE60A

#270AE6

#950AE6

Variations

Lighter

#DCF62F

#DCED6E

#E6EEB1

Darker

#A4BD03

#728400

#424D00

Saturation

#909957

#C9E60A

#CCEB05

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAE80A

#EBD421

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAE80A

#E3E35C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAE80A

#D4D6E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Poisonous Pesto 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

#D7DB23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAE80A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4E047

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.

#2B16B6

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: #CAE80A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAE80A;

CSS Variable

--color-poisonous-pesto: #CAE80A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poisonous-pesto': '#CAE80A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAE80A] text-[#CAE80A]

SCSS

$poisonous-pesto: #CAE80A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAE80A?

#CAE80A is Poisonous Pesto, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAE80A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poisonous Pesto?

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

What colors pair well with Poisonous Pesto?

Poisonous Pesto 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 Poisonous Pesto?

You can download Poisonous Pesto 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 Poisonous Pesto?

The hex code is #CAE80A. In RGB it's 202, 232, 10, and in HSL it's 68°, 92%, 47%.

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