GREENS

Pear

#D1E231

RGB 209, 226, 49 · HSL 66°, 75%, 54% · CMYK 8, 0, 78, 11

Pear is #D1E231 in HEX — rgb(209, 226, 49), hsl(66°, 75%, 54%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 78%, 11%).

Pear pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 75%, 54%. 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#D1E231

RGB209, 226, 49

HSL66°, 75%, 54%

HSV66°, 78%, 89%

CMYK8, 0, 78, 11

Decimal13754929

CSS RGBrgb(209, 226, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 75%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 2.2 · #D5E838

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 4.3 · #C6D624

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 4.7 · #C5D525

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 5.1 · #C8D62D

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 6.1 · #BED221

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 12.1 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12.2 · #CCC921

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 14 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 14.3 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 14.7 · #D4CF3E

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 15 · #E6D943

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.1 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 21.9 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 25.5 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 30.3 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 38.4 · #ECC363

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

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

#D1E231

#4332E2

Analogous

#E29B32

#D1E231

#78E232

Triadic

#D1E231

#32D0E2

#E232D0

Split-Complementary

#D1E231

#3278E2

#9B32E2

Tetradic

#D1E231

#32E29B

#4332E2

#E23278

Monochromatic

#626B0F

#9FAE19

#D1E231

#DFEB75

#EFF5B8

Rectangle

#D1E231

#32E243

#4332E2

#E232D0

Compound

#D1E231

#78E232

#4332E2

#9B32E2

Variations

Lighter

#D9E85B

#DDE58C

#E7EBC0

Darker

#B4C517

#7E8A0D

#4A5206

Saturation

#9FA46F

#D0E232

#DCF023

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

14.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1E231

#E9D339

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1E231

#DFDF63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1E231

#DAD2DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pear 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

#DCD640

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1E231

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9DB64

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.

#392AC0

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: #D1E231;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1E231;

CSS Variable

--color-pear: #D1E231;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pear': '#D1E231' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1E231] text-[#D1E231]

SCSS

$pear: #D1E231;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1E231?

#D1E231 is Pear, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #D1E231 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pear?

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

What colors pair well with Pear?

Pear 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 Pear?

You can download Pear 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 Pear?

The hex code is #D1E231. In RGB it's 209, 226, 49, and in HSL it's 66°, 75%, 54%.

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