GREENS

Nature Green

#78AC93

RGB 120, 172, 147 · HSL 151°, 24%, 57% · CMYK 30, 0, 15, 33

Nature Green is #78AC93 in HEX — rgb(120, 172, 147), hsl(151°, 24%, 57%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 15%, 33%).

Nature Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 24%, 57%. 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#78AC93

RGB120, 172, 147

HSL151°, 24%, 57%

HSV151°, 30%, 67%

CMYK30, 0, 15, 33

Decimal7908499

CSS RGBrgb(120, 172, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 24%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nature Green MQ6-12

Exact match

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 2.9 · #80B09A

Dulux

Dublin Jack S26E5

ΔE 3 · #6EAA90

Vista Paint

Tarragon Tease K-290

ΔE 3.7 · #6DA489

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 3.7 · #84B59C

PPG

Catnip 1139-4

ΔE 4.2 · #80AA95

Valspar

Salamander 6001-8B

ΔE 4.3 · #6CA187

Hallman-Lindsay

Calmness 709

ΔE 5.1 · #68A895

Benjamin Moore

Medici 600

ΔE 5.5 · #64A892

Dunn-Edwards

Turtle Lake DE5704

ΔE 6.8 · #73B7A5

Sherwin-Williams

Verdigreen SW9042

ΔE 7.8 · #81A595

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 8.3 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 10.7 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.3 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.8 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#78AC93

#AC7790

Analogous

#77AC78

#78AC93

#77ABAC

Triadic

#78AC93

#9277AC

#AC9277

Split-Complementary

#78AC93

#AC77AB

#AC7877

Tetradic

#78AC93

#7877AC

#AC7790

#ABAC77

Monochromatic

#345545

#51856C

#78AC93

#A6C9B8

#D6E6DE

Rectangle

#78AC93

#7790AC

#AC7790

#AC9277

Compound

#78AC93

#77ABAC

#AC7790

#AC7877

Variations

Lighter

#92BCA8

#B0CBBE

#D2DFD9

Darker

#579275

#3B6551

#223B2F

Saturation

#899992

#77AC92

#4DD594

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#78AC93

#9C9A95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78AC93

#A5A597

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78AC93

#7DA7A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nature 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

#99AE89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78AC93

Daylight 5500K

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

#87B3AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#9A5D7B

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: #78AC93;

CSS — background

background-color: #78AC93;

CSS Variable

--color-nature-green: #78AC93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nature-green': '#78AC93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#78AC93] text-[#78AC93]

SCSS

$nature-green: #78AC93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78AC93?

#78AC93 is Nature Green, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #78AC93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nature Green?

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

What colors pair well with Nature Green?

Nature 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 Nature Green?

You can download Nature 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 Nature Green?

The hex code is #78AC93. In RGB it's 120, 172, 147, and in HSL it's 151°, 24%, 57%.

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