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Green Parrot 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Green Parrot 5 acts as a high-clarity, pale lime green that mimics natural foliage. With an LRV of 74.79, it reflects significant light, making smaller rooms feel notably brighter and more open.

It functions best as a fresh, modern backdrop in active spaces like kitchens or mudrooms. It is too stimulating for a main living area, so use it to highlight specific architectural features or cabinetry.

LRV 75

History & Origin

This is a contemporary, post-modern take on color that avoids traditional period aesthetics. It aligns with current trends toward high-saturation botanical palettes rather than historical muted tones.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this color with light white oak to keep the look organic, or matte black hardware to ground the brightness. It works best in kitchens or sunrooms where you want to emphasize daylight.

The Mood

This shade provides an energizing, crisp feel that leans toward the clinical side of nature. It creates a clean, intentional atmosphere that keeps a space feeling alert and productive rather than sleepy.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Green Vibes

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6928

  • Irish Folklore

    Behr · P380-3

  • Sprig of Mint

    Valspar · 6004-7B

  • Mint Frappe

    Behr · 440A-3

  • LEMON ZEST

    Jotun · 7408

  • Lime Fizz

    Valspar · V023-1

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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