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NCS Code

S 3020-G70Y

Color Name

Chartreuse Soft

Family

green

HEX

#8E9E52

RGB

rgb(142,158,82)

Blackness

30%

Chroma

20%

Whiteness

50%

Warm chartreuse.

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.

Mid-depth — creates warmth and intimacy; works beautifully in smaller spaces.

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 3020-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 3020-G70Y?

S 3020-G70Y is a mid-light green tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#8E9E52 / rgb(142,158,82)) 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 3020-G70Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

stone surfaceslinen texturesoff-white ceilings

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Chartreuse Soft

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#D0E8A8

#B0CC80

#889066

#526034

#2E3018

Pale Lime

Yellow Green

Olive Light

Olive Deep

Olive Black

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#C2CDB8

#F5F5F5

#5E78AA

#8095CC

Sage Gray

Off-White

Slate Blue

French Blue

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#6E7E4A

#D4B89A

#889066

#90BA84

Olive Mid

Camel Beige

Olive Light

Pistachio

Where to Buy

Order S 3020-G70Y from trusted paint suppliers

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