GREENS

Billiard

#00AF9F

RGB 0, 175, 159 · HSL 175°, 100%, 34% · CMYK 100, 0, 9, 31

Billiard is #00AF9F in HEX — rgb(0, 175, 159), hsl(175°, 100%, 34%), cmyk(100%, 0%, 9%, 31%).

Billiard pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 175°, 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#00AF9F

RGB0, 175, 159

HSL175°, 100%, 34%

HSV175°, 100%, 69%

CMYK100, 0, 9, 31

Decimal44959

CSS RGBrgb(0, 175, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(175, 100%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mineral Green S28H6 · SB8C4

ΔE 2.7 · #24B0A2

Benjamin Moore

Sea 657

ΔE 3 · #1EB7A5

Behr

Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22

ΔE 4.2 · #00A69A

Vista Paint

So Jaded K-241

ΔE 4.8 · #00A79D

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 5.5 · #1FA497

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 5.6 · #40B8A4

PPG

Grecian Isle 1232-6

ΔE 6 · #00A49B

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

ΔE 6.6 · #2DBCA3

Dunn-Edwards

Teal Me No Lies DE5732

ΔE 6.9 · #0DACA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Necklace 695

ΔE 7.3 · #3FB2A8

Sherwin-Williams

Nifty Turquoise SW6941

ΔE 12.2 · #019187

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 15.9 · #18887C

RAL

Pastel Blue 5024

ΔE 21.9 · #5D9B9B

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.6 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 23.9 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 27 · #317455

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#00AF9F

#AD000E

Analogous

#00AD48

#00AF9F

#0065AD

Triadic

#00AF9F

#9F00AD

#AD9F00

Split-Complementary

#00AF9F

#AD0065

#AD4800

Tetradic

#00AF9F

#4800AD

#AD000E

#65AD00

Monochromatic

#001A17

#006159

#00AF9F

#00FAE5

#47FFF0

Rectangle

#00AF9F

#000EAD

#AD000E

#AD9F00

Compound

#00AF9F

#0065AD

#AD000E

#AD4800

Variations

Lighter

#00F1DD

#44F0E2

#9BEDE6

Darker

#008B7F

#005F57

#003733

Saturation

#3D716C

#00AD9F

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#00AF9F

#8B8FA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#00AF9F

#A1A1A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#00AF9F

#26ABA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Billiard 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

#3FB092

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#00AF9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#2DB5B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEE

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.

#850F19

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: #00AF9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #00AF9F;

CSS Variable

--color-billiard: #00AF9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'billiard': '#00AF9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#00AF9F] text-[#00AF9F]

SCSS

$billiard: #00AF9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #00AF9F?

#00AF9F is Billiard, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #00AF9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Billiard?

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

What colors pair well with Billiard?

Billiard 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 Billiard?

You can download Billiard 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 Billiard?

The hex code is #00AF9F. In RGB it's 0, 175, 159, and in HSL it's 175°, 100%, 34%.

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