GREENS
Northern Lights
#78BE9C
Northern Lights pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 35%, 61%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Reads best alongside cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Northern Lights 586
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #78BE9C?
#78BE9C is Northern Lights, a mid green with a neutral undertone.
Is #78BE9C warm or cool?
Northern Lights reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Northern Lights?
Northern Lights works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Northern Lights?
Northern Lights pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Northern Lights?
You can download Northern Lights 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 RGB value of #78BE9C?
#78BE9C converts to RGB 120, 190, 156.