GREENS

Green

#21B096

RGB 33, 176, 150 · HSL 169°, 68%, 41% · CMYK 81, 0, 15, 31

Green is #21B096 in HEX — rgb(33, 176, 150), hsl(169°, 68%, 41%), cmyk(81%, 0%, 15%, 31%).

Green pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 68%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#21B096

RGB33, 176, 150

HSL169°, 68%, 41%

HSV169°, 81%, 69%

CMYK81, 0, 15, 31

Decimal2207894

CSS RGBrgb(33, 176, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 68%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Empress Teal 510B-7

ΔE 1.6 · #28B29A

PPG

Aloha 1229-5

ΔE 3.3 · #1DB394

Benjamin Moore

Albuquerque 607

ΔE 3.5 · #22A78D

Dulux

Capture S27G6 · SB8C2

ΔE 3.7 · #2CBA9E

Valspar

Tantalizing Teal 5008-10B

ΔE 4.4 · #2DBCA3

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 6 · #40B8A4

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 6.2 · #00A283

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Mountain DE5697

ΔE 6.4 · #34C2A7

Kilz

Deep Teal RH150

ΔE 9 · #1FA497

Hallman-Lindsay

Meringue 696

ΔE 9.9 · #009C8E

Sherwin-Williams

Jargon Jade SW6753

ΔE 12.9 · #53A38F

Colorhouse

Dream .05 Dream-05

ΔE 17.6 · #18887C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 21.7 · #84B59C

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 24.3 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 24.8 · #91D0C5

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 25.2 · #53995A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#21B096

#B0213C

Analogous

#21B04E

#21B096

#2183B0

Triadic

#21B096

#9621B0

#B09621

Split-Complementary

#21B096

#B02183

#B04E21

Tetradic

#21B096

#4E21B0

#B0213C

#83B021

Monochromatic

#092F28

#156F5F

#21B096

#43DBBF

#83E7D5

Rectangle

#21B096

#213CB0

#B0213C

#B09621

Compound

#21B096

#2183B0

#B0213C

#B04E21

Variations

Lighter

#35D8BA

#71D9C6

#B1E3DA

Darker

#188F79

#0E6555

#073C32

Saturation

#537E76

#21B096

#11C0A0

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#21B096

#8F9099

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#21B096

#A2A29A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#21B096

#37ABAA

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

#58B18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#21B096

Daylight 5500K

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

#45B6B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEC

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.

#8C2638

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: #21B096;

CSS — background

background-color: #21B096;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #21B096;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#21B096' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#21B096] text-[#21B096]

SCSS

$green: #21B096;

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#45C1AC · ΔE 7.6

St. Patrick

#009F7E · ΔE 7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #21B096?

#21B096 is Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #21B096 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 #21B096. In RGB it's 33, 176, 150, and in HSL it's 169°, 68%, 41%.

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