GREENS

Citrus Green

#88D17E

RGB 136, 209, 126 · HSL 113°, 47%, 66% · CMYK 35, 0, 40, 18

Citrus Green is #88D17E in HEX — rgb(136, 209, 126), hsl(113°, 47%, 66%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 40%, 18%).

Citrus Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 47%, 66%. 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#88D17E

RGB136, 209, 126

HSL113°, 47%, 66%

HSV113°, 40%, 82%

CMYK35, 0, 40, 18

Decimal8966526

CSS RGBrgb(136, 209, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(113, 47%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrus2032-40

ΔE 0.4 · #89D27F

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Vista Paint

Amazon TrailK-314

ΔE 2.8 · #8BD385

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Behr

BrookviewM400-4

ΔE 3 · #93D782

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Dulux

FluorescenceS23H5

ΔE 3.3 · #8CD178

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Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut GrassDE5599

ΔE 5.8 · #91CB7D

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Valspar

Jaunty Green6005-10B

ΔE 6.8 · #8AC56C

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PPG

Celery Sprig1224-6

ΔE 6.8 · #9ED686

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Dutch Boy

Green PeaceVS-9505

ΔE 8.6 · #8AC867

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Kobra

Green33

ΔE 9.3 · #7AB96E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lucerne730

ΔE 14.2 · #77B87C

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Sherwin-Williams

PicnicSW6731

ΔE 16.2 · #99C285

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Kilz

Vivid LimeRH100

ΔE 17.4 · #52A84C

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RAL

Yellow Green6018

ΔE 21.7 · #57A639

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IKEA

IKEA114114

ΔE 21.8 · #93AB67

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Colorhouse

Thrive .03Thrive-03

ΔE 23.2 · #B0C05D

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Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green287

ΔE 31.3 · #919F70

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#88D17E

#C880D1

Analogous

#B2D180

#88D17E

#80D19F

Triadic

#88D17E

#8089D1

#D18089

Split-Complementary

#88D17E

#9F80D1

#D180B2

Tetradic

#88D17E

#80B2D1

#C880D1

#D19F80

Monochromatic

#3B8731

#55BD47

#88D17E

#BDE5B8

#EEF8EC

Rectangle

#88D17E

#80D1C8

#C880D1

#D18089

Compound

#88D17E

#80D19F

#C880D1

#D180B2

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Citrus Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EAF7E9

Tint #D2EDCE

Tint #BAE4B4

Tint #A1DB9A

Base #88D17E

Shade #5ABF4D

Shade #409235

Shade #2A6022

Shade #142D10

Variations

Lighter

#A1DA99

#BBE0B6

#D9EBD7

Darker

#59C24B

#388C2D

#205319

Saturation

#9FB59C

#89D180

#77E869

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#88D17E

#C1B682

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88D17E

#C7C78D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88D17E

#93C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Citrus 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

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How it looks under different light

#A5C97A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88D17E

Daylight 5500K

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

#93CE9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B162BC

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: #88D17E;

CSS — background

background-color: #88D17E;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-green: #88D17E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-green': '#88D17E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88D17E] text-[#88D17E]

SCSS

$citrus-green: #88D17E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88D17E?

#88D17E is Citrus Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #88D17E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Green?

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

What colors pair well with Citrus Green?

Citrus 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 Citrus Green?

You can download Citrus 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 Citrus Green?

The hex code is #88D17E. In RGB it's 136, 209, 126, and in HSL it's 113°, 47%, 66%.

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