GREENS

Metal Spark

#EEFF99

RGB 238, 255, 153 · HSL 70°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 7, 0, 40, 0

Metal Spark is #EEFF99 in HEX — rgb(238, 255, 153), hsl(70°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 40%, 0%).

Metal Spark pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 100%, 80%. 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#EEFF99

RGB238, 255, 153

HSL70°, 100%, 80%

HSV70°, 40%, 100%

CMYK7, 0, 40, 0

Decimal15663001

CSS RGBrgb(238, 255, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cabbage Green 410A-2

ΔE 5.6 · #E8FDA2

Vista Paint

Neon Lights K-395

ΔE 8.5 · #DCE787

Dulux

Refreshed S20H4

ΔE 9.6 · #D2E587

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 10.6 · #EFF19D

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 11.3 · #D9DF7C

Valspar

Garden Fresh 6008-7C

ΔE 11.4 · #D8DF80

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 12.5 · #E2E38D

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 12.7 · #E0E491

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 12.9 · #ECE678

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 13.6 · #C7DF89

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 14 · #FFF29D

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 16.8 · #C3D263

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 17.6 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 22 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 22.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 22.5 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#EEFF99

#AA99FF

Analogous

#FFDD99

#EEFF99

#BBFF99

Triadic

#EEFF99

#99EEFF

#FF99EE

Split-Complementary

#EEFF99

#99BBFF

#DD99FF

Tetradic

#EEFF99

#99FFDD

#AA99FF

#FF99BB

Monochromatic

#D4FF00

#E1FF4D

#EEFF99

#FBFFE5

Rectangle

#EEFF99

#99FFAA

#AA99FF

#FF99EE

Compound

#EEFF99

#BBFF99

#AA99FF

#DD99FF

Variations

Lighter

#F1FFAD

#F2FAC6

#F5FAE1

Darker

#E0FF47

#BBE000

#6D8300

Saturation

#D6DBBD

#EEFF99

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEFF99

#FFF29C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEFF99

#FCFCAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEFF99

#F5F2F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Metal Spark 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

#F2EC8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEFF99

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFF1B2

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.

#826CEF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #EEFF99;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEFF99;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-spark: #EEFF99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-spark': '#EEFF99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEFF99] text-[#EEFF99]

SCSS

$metal-spark: #EEFF99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEFF99?

#EEFF99 is Metal Spark, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #EEFF99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metal Spark?

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

What colors pair well with Metal Spark?

Metal Spark 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 Metal Spark?

You can download Metal Spark 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 Metal Spark?

The hex code is #EEFF99. In RGB it's 238, 255, 153, and in HSL it's 70°, 100%, 80%.

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