GREENS

Green

#E5FF66

RGB 229, 255, 102 · HSL 70°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 10, 0, 60, 0

Green is #E5FF66 in HEX — rgb(229, 255, 102), hsl(70°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 60%, 0%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 100%, 70%. 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#E5FF66

RGB229, 255, 102

HSL70°, 100%, 70%

HSV70°, 60%, 100%

CMYK10, 0, 60, 0

Decimal15073126

CSS RGBrgb(229, 255, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citron 400B-4

ΔE 5.5 · #DFF652

Dulux

Energos S20H8 · SB8B3

ΔE 10.5 · #C6E740

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 13.1 · #D4DD4C

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 15.5 · #E2E566

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 16.3 · #C6D624

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.6 · #A3CD39

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 19.8 · #E6D943

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 19.8 · #D8D556

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 20.8 · #F8F32B

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 21.7 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 21.8 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22.9 · #C3D263

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 23.2 · #EDEB00

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 25.2 · #FFED80

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 38.1 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#E5FF66

#7F66FF

Analogous

#FFCC66

#E5FF66

#99FF66

Triadic

#E5FF66

#66E5FF

#FF66E5

Split-Complementary

#E5FF66

#6699FF

#CC66FF

Tetradic

#E5FF66

#66FFCC

#7F66FF

#FF6699

Monochromatic

#AACC00

#D9FF1A

#E5FF66

#F2FFB3

#FBFFE5

Rectangle

#E5FF66

#66FF80

#7F66FF

#FF66E5

Compound

#E5FF66

#99FF66

#7F66FF

#CC66FF

Variations

Lighter

#EBFF85

#EBF8AA

#F1F7D1

Darker

#DAFF1F

#A4C400

#5F7200

Saturation

#C2C99C

#E5FF66

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5FF66

#FFED6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5FF66

#FBFB88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5FF66

#EFEEF8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#EBEC68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5FF66

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8F18C

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.

#6145EA

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: #E5FF66;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5FF66;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #E5FF66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#E5FF66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5FF66] text-[#E5FF66]

SCSS

$green: #E5FF66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5FF66?

#E5FF66 is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #E5FF66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #E5FF66. In RGB it's 229, 255, 102, and in HSL it's 70°, 100%, 70%.

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