GREENS

Parakeet

#77A167

RGB 119, 161, 103 · HSL 103°, 24%, 52% · CMYK 26, 0, 36, 37

Parakeet is #77A167 in HEX — rgb(119, 161, 103), hsl(103°, 24%, 52%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 36%, 37%).

Parakeet pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 103°, 24%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#77A167

RGB119, 161, 103

HSL103°, 24%, 52%

HSV103°, 36%, 63%

CMYK26, 0, 36, 37

Decimal7840103

CSS RGBrgb(119, 161, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 24%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Parakeet MQ4-47

Exact match

Dulux

Ready Lawn S23E6

ΔE 3.4 · #7DA570

Dunn-Edwards

Garden of Eden DE5607

ΔE 3.5 · #7FA771

Sherwin-Williams

Organic Green SW6732

ΔE 4.4 · #7FAC6E

Vista Paint

Jungle Birds K-337

ΔE 4.6 · #789963

Hallman-Lindsay

Perennial Garden 759

ΔE 5.7 · #87A56F

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 6 · #89AC76

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 6.7 · #7FA576

Benjamin Moore

Aurora 565

ΔE 6.8 · #7BAD7B

PPG

Grassy Meadow 1223-6

ΔE 8.6 · #76A55B

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.5 · #83AE82

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 9.8 · #93AB67

Kilz

Homegrown Herbs LH290

ΔE 11 · #5E8548

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 11.4 · #53995A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 12.6 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.4 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#77A167

#9167A2

Analogous

#95A267

#77A167

#67A274

Triadic

#77A167

#6778A2

#A26778

Split-Complementary

#77A167

#7467A2

#A26795

Tetradic

#77A167

#6795A2

#9167A2

#A27467

Monochromatic

#32462B

#557548

#77A167

#A2BF97

#CCDCC6

Rectangle

#77A167

#67A291

#9167A2

#A26778

Compound

#77A167

#67A274

#9167A2

#A26795

Variations

Lighter

#93B586

#AFC5A7

#D1DBCD

Darker

#5E854F

#415C36

#25361F

Saturation

#818D7C

#78A267

#64D039

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#77A167

#989069

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#77A167

#9B9B71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#77A167

#7E999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Parakeet 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

#99A568

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#77A167

Daylight 5500K

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

#86AA8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#7D558D

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: #77A167;

CSS — background

background-color: #77A167;

CSS Variable

--color-parakeet: #77A167;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parakeet': '#77A167' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#77A167] text-[#77A167]

SCSS

$parakeet: #77A167;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #77A167?

#77A167 is Parakeet, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #77A167 warm or cool?

Parakeet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Parakeet?

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

What colors pair well with Parakeet?

Parakeet 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 Parakeet?

You can download Parakeet 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 Parakeet?

The hex code is #77A167. In RGB it's 119, 161, 103, and in HSL it's 103°, 24%, 52%.

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