GREENS

Chinese Green

#D0DB61

RGB 208, 219, 97 · HSL 65°, 63%, 62% · CMYK 5, 0, 56, 14

Chinese Green is #D0DB61 in HEX — rgb(208, 219, 97), hsl(65°, 63%, 62%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 56%, 14%).

Chinese Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 63%, 62%. 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#D0DB61

RGB208, 219, 97

HSL65°, 63%, 62%

HSV65°, 56%, 86%

CMYK5, 0, 56, 14

Decimal13687649

CSS RGBrgb(208, 219, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 63%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chamomile 397

ΔE 2.3 · #D4DA5E

Behr

Spring Grass P350-4

ΔE 2.8 · #D2DA66

Vista Paint

Lime Ricky K-394

ΔE 4.1 · #D6E36F

Valspar

Lime Burst 6007-10B

ΔE 4.5 · #C6D15E

Dulux

Citrus Delight S19H6

ΔE 5 · #D4D557

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pear DE5515

ΔE 5.5 · #E1E36E

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 6.1 · #C3D263

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 7.2 · #C9CC4A

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.4 · #E1DD73

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.5 · #E1CC4F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.3 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 15.5 · #FFED80

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 15.9 · #D9C661

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16.7 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.4 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 24 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D0DB61

#6B61DB

Analogous

#DBA861

#D0DB61

#94DB61

Triadic

#D0DB61

#61D1DB

#DB61D1

Split-Complementary

#D0DB61

#6194DB

#A861DB

Tetradic

#D0DB61

#61DBA8

#6B61DB

#DB6194

Monochromatic

#7C851E

#B7C32C

#D0DB61

#E3E99F

#F5F7DE

Rectangle

#D0DB61

#61DB6B

#6B61DB

#DB61D1

Compound

#D0DB61

#94DB61

#6B61DB

#A861DB

Variations

Lighter

#DAE281

#DFE4A6

#EAECCE

Darker

#C4D22B

#89931B

#51570E

Saturation

#ADB08C

#D1DB61

#E0ED4F

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0DB61

#E2D064

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0DB61

#D9D97A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0DB61

#D7CDD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chinese 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

#DBD164

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0DB61

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D688

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.

#5146C7

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: #D0DB61;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0DB61;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-green: #D0DB61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-green': '#D0DB61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0DB61] text-[#D0DB61]

SCSS

$chinese-green: #D0DB61;

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#D1D256 · ΔE 5.2

Limelight

#E1E465 · ΔE 5.4

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#D5D869 · ΔE 5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0DB61?

#D0DB61 is Chinese Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D0DB61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Green?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Green?

Chinese 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 Chinese Green?

You can download Chinese 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 Chinese Green?

The hex code is #D0DB61. In RGB it's 208, 219, 97, and in HSL it's 65°, 63%, 62%.

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