GREENS

Green

#0099AD

RGB 0, 153, 173 · HSL 187°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 100, 12, 0, 32

Green is #0099AD in HEX — rgb(0, 153, 173), hsl(187°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(100%, 12%, 0%, 32%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 100%, 34%. 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#0099AD

RGB0, 153, 173

HSL187°, 100%, 34%

HSV187°, 100%, 68%

CMYK100, 12, 0, 32

Decimal39341

CSS RGBrgb(0, 153, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cape Pond S32H5

ΔE 0.8 · #0098AD

Benjamin Moore

Meridian 761

ΔE 2 · #0594A8

Vista Paint

Navajo Turquoise K-193

ΔE 2.4 · #0094AA

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

ΔE 2.5 · #1E98AE

Sherwin-Williams

Capri SW6788

ΔE 3.4 · #01A0B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Bliss 675

ΔE 3.9 · #0092AA

Behr

Valley Of Glaciers M480-6

ΔE 4.3 · #2C96AC

PPG

Mediterranean Blue 1236-7

ΔE 4.5 · #0090A8

Kilz

Tropical Twist RF140-02

ΔE 6.2 · #23A2AD

Valspar

Exotic Sea 5004-10B

ΔE 6.7 · #2EA6B2

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 11.6 · #4EB3CD

RAL

Turquoise Blue 5018

ΔE 12.2 · #3F888F

IKEA

IKEA118 118

ΔE 15.3 · #317983

Farrow & Ball

Vardo 288

ΔE 16.4 · #427E83

Colorhouse

Dream .06 Dream-06

ΔE 16.9 · #0E707B

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.4 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#0099AD

#AD1400

Analogous

#00AD6B

#0099AD

#0042AD

Triadic

#0099AD

#AD0099

#99AD00

Split-Complementary

#0099AD

#AD0042

#AD6B00

Tetradic

#0099AD

#6B00AD

#AD1400

#42AD00

Monochromatic

#00171A

#005661

#0099AD

#00DDFA

#47EAFF

Rectangle

#0099AD

#1400AD

#AD1400

#99AD00

Compound

#0099AD

#0042AD

#AD1400

#AD6B00

Variations

Lighter

#00D5F1

#44DCF0

#9BE4ED

Darker

#007B8B

#00545F

#003137

Saturation

#3D6B71

#0099AD

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#0099AD

#7181AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#0099AD

#8D8DAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#0099AD

#059B96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#3F9F9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#0099AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA4C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EDEE

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.

#851C0F

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: #0099AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #0099AD;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #0099AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#0099AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#0099AD] text-[#0099AD]

SCSS

$green: #0099AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0099AD?

#0099AD is Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #0099AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #0099AD. In RGB it's 0, 153, 173, and in HSL it's 187°, 100%, 34%.

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