GREENS

Cliffside

#76C9A3

RGB 118, 201, 163 · HSL 153°, 43%, 63% · CMYK 41, 0, 19, 21

Cliffside is #76C9A3 in HEX — rgb(118, 201, 163), hsl(153°, 43%, 63%), cmyk(41%, 0%, 19%, 21%).

Cliffside pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 43%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#76C9A3

RGB118, 201, 163

HSL153°, 43%, 63%

HSV153°, 41%, 79%

CMYK41, 0, 19, 21

Decimal7784867

CSS RGBrgb(118, 201, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 43%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside 579

Exact match

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 2.3 · #75C89E

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 3 · #79D0A7

Behr

Summer Dragonfly M440-4

ΔE 3 · #7DCDA2

Dulux

Pharaoh's Jade S25G4

ΔE 4.1 · #83D1A6

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 4.2 · #86D2A9

Vista Paint

Aquamarine Ocean C-714

ΔE 4.2 · #83CEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 4.8 · #82CDAD

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 7.9 · #94D8AC

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 9 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 9.5 · #8AC1A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 14 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 14.6 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 16.1 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 18.3 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 19.4 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#76C9A3

#C9789D

Analogous

#78C97C

#76C9A3

#78C5C9

Triadic

#76C9A3

#A578C9

#C9A578

Split-Complementary

#76C9A3

#C978C5

#C97C78

Tetradic

#76C9A3

#7C78C9

#C9789D

#C5C978

Monochromatic

#307858

#46AF80

#76C9A3

#AFDFC9

#E5F5EE

Rectangle

#76C9A3

#789DC9

#C9789D

#C9A578

Compound

#76C9A3

#78C5C9

#C9789D

#C97C78

Variations

Lighter

#93D4B7

#B2DBC8

#D4E8DF

Darker

#47BA86

#2F825D

#1A4D36

Saturation

#94ADA2

#78C9A5

#5DE4A7

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#76C9A3

#B2AFA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#76C9A3

#BEBEA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#76C9A3

#7FC2C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cliffside 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

#98C395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#76C9A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#85C8BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B45D84

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #76C9A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #76C9A3;

CSS Variable

--color-cliffside: #76C9A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cliffside': '#76C9A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#76C9A3] text-[#76C9A3]

SCSS

$cliffside: #76C9A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #76C9A3?

#76C9A3 is Cliffside, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #76C9A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cliffside?

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

What colors pair well with Cliffside?

Cliffside 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 Cliffside?

You can download Cliffside 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 Cliffside?

The hex code is #76C9A3. In RGB it's 118, 201, 163, and in HSL it's 153°, 43%, 63%.

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