GREENS

Herbal

#29AB87

RGB 41, 171, 135 · HSL 163°, 61%, 42% · CMYK 76, 0, 21, 33

Herbal is #29AB87 in HEX — rgb(41, 171, 135), hsl(163°, 61%, 42%), cmyk(76%, 0%, 21%, 33%).

Herbal pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 163°, 61%, 42%. 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#29AB87

RGB41, 171, 135

HSL163°, 61%, 42%

HSV163°, 76%, 67%

CMYK76, 0, 21, 33

Decimal2730887

CSS RGBrgb(41, 171, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 61%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tropical Rainforest 6002-10C

ΔE 3 · #19A585

Dulux

Hob Goblin S27H7 · SB8C5

ΔE 3.3 · #01AD89

PPG

Congo Green 1229-6

ΔE 3.4 · #00A483

Benjamin Moore

Island 593

ΔE 3.9 · #3CA782

Vista Paint

Emerald Acres K-265

ΔE 4.3 · #00A283

Behr

Thai Teal M460-6

ΔE 4.6 · #2EA78A

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Kelp DE5698

ΔE 5.5 · #009D7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Green Scene 716

ΔE 7.6 · #56B78F

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 8.5 · #239A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Jitterbug Jade SW6987

ΔE 9 · #019D6E

Kobra

Green 40

ΔE 9.3 · #009F8A

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 15.8 · #128458

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 19.8 · #53995A

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 22.4 · #308446

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.6 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 26.7 · #507A4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#29AB87

#AC2A4F

Analogous

#2AAC46

#29AB87

#2A90AC

Triadic

#29AB87

#872AAC

#AC872A

Split-Complementary

#29AB87

#AC2A90

#AC462A

Tetradic

#29AB87

#462AAC

#AC2A4F

#90AC2A

Monochromatic

#0C3127

#1B6F57

#29AB87

#4ED4AE

#8CE3CA

Rectangle

#29AB87

#2A4FAC

#AC2A4F

#AC872A

Compound

#29AB87

#2A90AC

#AC2A4F

#AC462A

Variations

Lighter

#41D1A8

#78D4BA

#B5E1D5

Darker

#1F8D6D

#13624C

#0A3A2D

Saturation

#587F74

#2AAC87

#15C190

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#29AB87

#8D8C8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#29AB87

#9E9E8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#29AB87

#3DA4A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Herbal 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

#5EAD80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#29AB87

Daylight 5500K

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

#4BB2A5

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.

#8A2C47

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: #29AB87;

CSS — background

background-color: #29AB87;

CSS Variable

--color-herbal: #29AB87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'herbal': '#29AB87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#29AB87] text-[#29AB87]

SCSS

$herbal: #29AB87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #29AB87?

#29AB87 is Herbal, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #29AB87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Herbal?

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

What colors pair well with Herbal?

Herbal 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 Herbal?

You can download Herbal 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 Herbal?

The hex code is #29AB87. In RGB it's 41, 171, 135, and in HSL it's 163°, 61%, 42%.

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