GREENS

Cadaverous

#009977

RGB 0, 153, 119 · HSL 167°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 100, 0, 22, 40

Cadaverous is #009977 in HEX — rgb(0, 153, 119), hsl(167°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 22%, 40%).

Cadaverous pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 100%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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#009977

RGB0, 153, 119

HSL167°, 100%, 30%

HSV167°, 100%, 60%

CMYK100, 0, 22, 40

Decimal39287

CSS RGBrgb(0, 153, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 2042-30

ΔE 1.9 · #019E7C

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 2 · #009D7D

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 2.6 · #009678

Behr

Tropical Waters S-G-500

ΔE 3.1 · #1D9676

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 3.9 · #00A283

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 4.3 · #00A483

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 6.3 · #239A6D

Dulux

Shindig S27G7

ΔE 6.4 · #00A98A

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 7.7 · #019D6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Tale 717

ΔE 8 · #2A9E6E

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 8.1 · #009F8A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 10.6 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 18.4 · #317455

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 19.5 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 21.5 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 25.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#009977

#990021

Analogous

#00992B

#009977

#006E99

Triadic

#009977

#780099

#997800

Split-Complementary

#009977

#99006E

#992B00

Tetradic

#009977

#2B0099

#990021

#6E9900

Monochromatic

#001A14

#004D3C

#009977

#00E6B4

#33FFD3

Rectangle

#009977

#002199

#990021

#997800

Compound

#009977

#006E99

#990021

#992B00

Variations

Lighter

#00E0B0

#39EFC7

#95ECD9

Darker

#007A60

#005442

#003126

Saturation

#36635A

#009978

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.82:1

Deuteranopia

#009977

#7C7B7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009977

#8D8D7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009977

#279393

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cadaverous 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#3F9F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009977

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA499

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#750D24

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #009977;

CSS — background

background-color: #009977;

CSS Variable

--color-cadaverous: #009977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cadaverous': '#009977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009977] text-[#009977]

SCSS

$cadaverous: #009977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009977?

#009977 is Cadaverous, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009977 warm or cool?

Cadaverous reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cadaverous?

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

What colors pair well with Cadaverous?

Cadaverous 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 Cadaverous?

You can download Cadaverous 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 Cadaverous?

The hex code is #009977. In RGB it's 0, 153, 119, and in HSL it's 167°, 100%, 30%.

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