GREENS

Antique Moss

#7A973B

RGB 122, 151, 59 · HSL 79°, 44%, 41% · CMYK 19, 0, 61, 41

Antique Moss is #7A973B in HEX — rgb(122, 151, 59), hsl(79°, 44%, 41%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 61%, 41%).

Antique Moss pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 44%, 41%. 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#7A973B

RGB122, 151, 59

HSL79°, 44%, 41%

HSV79°, 61%, 59%

CMYK19, 0, 61, 41

Decimal8034107

CSS RGBrgb(122, 151, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 44%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Luscious Lime K-368

ΔE 1.3 · #77973A

Valspar

Mountain Botanical 6010-9

ΔE 3.7 · #7F9843

Dulux

Fresh Herb S21F9

ΔE 4.1 · #7A913B

Behr

Fertile Green S340-6

ΔE 4.1 · #7C9139

Sherwin-Williams

Gecko SW6719

ΔE 8.5 · #7A8833

Benjamin Moore

Rosemary 2029-30

ΔE 8.6 · #7CA741

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 10.1 · #91A135

Kilz

Emerald Shimmer LG270-01

ΔE 11.8 · #6F8A45

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Turtle DEA170

ΔE 12.2 · #818A40

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15.1 · #93AB67

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 15.5 · #999950

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 17.1 · #B0C05D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.3 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 20.4 · #8AC867

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 24.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#7A973B

#583B97

Analogous

#97863B

#7A973B

#4B973B

Triadic

#7A973B

#3B7997

#973B79

Split-Complementary

#7A973B

#3B4B97

#863B97

Tetradic

#7A973B

#3B9786

#583B97

#973B4B

Monochromatic

#212810

#4D5F25

#7A973B

#A1C05D

#C1D695

Rectangle

#7A973B

#3B9758

#583B97

#973B79

Compound

#7A973B

#4B973B

#583B97

#863B97

Variations

Lighter

#9ABC52

#B1C683

#D0DBBA

Darker

#627A2D

#44551E

#283211

Saturation

#6E765B

#79973B

#84B41D

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#7A973B

#95883F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A973B

#93934F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A973B

#818D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Antique Moss 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

#9B9E47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A973B

Daylight 5500K

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

#88A36C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#4D387A

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: #7A973B;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A973B;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-moss: #7A973B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-moss': '#7A973B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A973B] text-[#7A973B]

SCSS

$antique-moss: #7A973B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A973B?

#7A973B is Antique Moss, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #7A973B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Moss?

Antique Moss 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 Antique Moss?

You can download Antique Moss 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 Antique Moss?

The hex code is #7A973B. In RGB it's 122, 151, 59, and in HSL it's 79°, 44%, 41%.

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