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NCS Code

S 2020-G70Y

Color Name

Yellow Green

Family

green

HEX

#B0CC80

RGB

rgb(176,204,128)

Blackness

20%

Chroma

20%

Whiteness

60%

Light yellow-green.

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Light-to-mid tone — balances openness with a sense of warmth and definition.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Use as an accent wall or on a single surface for maximum impact.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Natural undertone that reads grounded and organic. For S 2020-G70Y, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte in living areas, eggshell for wipeable zones.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on joinery and millwork.
  • Interior note: Strong for kitchens, feature joinery, and nature-led schemes.

What color is S 2020-G70Y?

S 2020-G70Y is a mid-light green tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#B0CC80 / rgb(176,204,128)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
  • Warm evening light amplifies its chroma, making undertones more visible.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Good for trims and doors; blends especially well near vegetation.

Do pair with

stone surfaceslinen textilesmuted off-whites

Avoid

yellow-heavy lighting onlyhighly orange neighboring finishes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 2020-G70Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

stone surfaceslinen texturesoff-white ceilings

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Yellow Green

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#FFF5C0

#D0E8A8

#AACCAA

#8E9E52

Pale Yellow

Pale Lime

Celery

Chartreuse Soft

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#E3E8E0

#FFFDF5

#8095CC

#B8C8F0

Cool Light Gray

Warm White

French Blue

Periwinkle Light

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#D4B832

#EDE5C8

#AACCAA

#F5E07A

Amber Yellow

Pale Straw

Celery

Honey Gold

Where to Buy

Order S 2020-G70Y from trusted paint suppliers

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