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Lush Green

#00B359

Quality 0.94

Lush Green, a mid-tone cool green with a semi-gloss finish, is represented by HEX #00B359. It excels in kitchens, living areas, joinery, and calm transition spaces, offering a fresh and grounded atmosphere without making a harsh statement. Be aware that its appearance can shift between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials. Sampling it next to trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics is crucial before deciding on a full room application. Begin with a simple supporting palette, and introduce a stronger secondary accent if needed.

Overview

Lush Green, a mid-tone cool green with a semi-gloss finish, is represented by HEX #00B359. It excels in kitchens, living areas, joinery, and calm transition spaces, offering a fresh and grounded atmosphere without making a harsh statement. Be aware that its appearance can shift between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials. Sampling it next to trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics is crucial before deciding on a full room application. Begin with a simple supporting palette, and introduce a stronger secondary accent if needed.

RGB

0, 179, 89

HSL

150°, 100%, 35%

Contrast vs white

2.77:1

Contrast vs black

7.59:1

Quick guidance

This is a mid-tone. It can work on larger surfaces when paired with either light or dark neutrals.

Where Lush Green works best

Lush Green is most effective in kitchens, living spaces, joinery, and calm transition zones. It can cover more wall area than a deep accent but benefits from a simple supporting palette. If unsure, start with a single wall, joinery face, or vanity, and observe it under different lighting conditions throughout the day before expanding its use.

Pairing and contrast advice

Black, charcoal, or other dark details stand out against Lush Green, with contrast ratios of 7.59:1 against black and 2.77:1 against white. It pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass. Without linked style profiles, keep the initial palette simple and let materials enhance the visual impact.

Finish notes

The semi-gloss finish of Lush Green enhances its vividness by reflecting light, highlighting edges and surface variations. This finish is suitable for trim, doors, and feature joinery, but it requires careful preparation to avoid a busy look on large wall areas. A restrained palette helps maintain balance.

Frequently asked questions

What rooms does Lush Green usually suit best?

Lush Green is most effective in kitchens, living spaces, joinery, and calm transition zones. Its suitability depends on natural light, room size, and surrounding materials, so testing it in the actual space is recommended over relying solely on a digital swatch.

What colours and materials pair well with Lush Green?

Lush Green pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass details. Begin with adjacent neutrals, and introduce a stronger accent only after the sample feels settled in the room.

Should Lush Green be used with dark or light trim and text?

Dark detailing like black or charcoal contrasts better with Lush Green than white. Despite contrast ratios, test it next to your trim colour and hardware, as sheen, texture, and lighting can affect the final appearance.

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