GREENS

Green

#009F8A

RGB 0, 159, 138 · HSL 172°, 100%, 31% · CMYK 100, 0, 13, 38

Green is #009F8A in HEX — rgb(0, 159, 138), hsl(172°, 100%, 31%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 13%, 38%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 100%, 31%. 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#009F8A

RGB0, 159, 138

HSL172°, 100%, 31%

HSV172°, 100%, 62%

CMYK100, 0, 13, 38

Decimal40842

CSS RGBrgb(0, 159, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 100%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Green 40

Exact match

Dulux

Teal Trip S28H7 · SB8C6

ΔE 1.8 · #00A08E

Vista Paint

Meringue C-695

ΔE 3.2 · #009C8C

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 2046-30

ΔE 3.9 · #019B80

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 4.4 · #009C8E

Behr

Tucson Teal 500B-7

ΔE 4.8 · #23A78B

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 5.7 · #1FA497

Valspar

Green Sea 6001-10C

ΔE 6.4 · #009678

PPG

Miami Jade 1230-6

ΔE 6.4 · #17917F

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 6.6 · #009D7D

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 8.7 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 11.3 · #18887C

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 20.7 · #317455

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 21.5 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.6 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 23.8 · #286A4C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#009F8A

#9E0015

Analogous

#009E3A

#009F8A

#00649E

Triadic

#009F8A

#89009E

#9E8900

Split-Complementary

#009F8A

#9E0064

#9E3A00

Tetradic

#009F8A

#3A009E

#9E0015

#649E00

Monochromatic

#001A16

#005247

#009F8A

#00EBCB

#38FFE4

Rectangle

#009F8A

#00159E

#9E0015

#9E8900

Compound

#009F8A

#00649E

#9E0015

#9E3A00

Variations

Lighter

#00E4C6

#3CEFD7

#96EDE1

Darker

#007E6E

#00574B

#00332C

Saturation

#376760

#009E89

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.33:1

Deuteranopia

#009F8A

#7F818D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#009F8A

#92928D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#009F8A

#249A99

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

#3FA483

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#009F8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DA9A7

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.

#790D1C

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: #009F8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #009F8A;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #009F8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#009F8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#009F8A] text-[#009F8A]

SCSS

$green: #009F8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009F8A?

#009F8A is Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #009F8A 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 #009F8A. In RGB it's 0, 159, 138, and in HSL it's 172°, 100%, 31%.

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