GREENS

Aurora Borealis

#7AAC7A

RGB 122, 172, 122 · HSL 120°, 23%, 58% · CMYK 29, 0, 29, 33

Aurora Borealis is #7AAC7A in HEX — rgb(122, 172, 122), hsl(120°, 23%, 58%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 29%, 33%).

Aurora Borealis pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 23%, 58%. 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#7AAC7A

RGB122, 172, 122

HSL120°, 23%, 58%

HSV120°, 29%, 67%

CMYK29, 0, 29, 33

Decimal8039546

CSS RGBrgb(122, 172, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 23%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aurora565

ΔE 0.4 · #7BAD7B

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Dunn-Edwards

VerdeDE5627

ΔE 2.9 · #7FB383

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Dulux

PrimaveraS24F6

ΔE 3.3 · #6FA778

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Vista Paint

Goddess GreenC-722

ΔE 3.5 · #79AE82

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Sherwin-Williams

Frosted EmeraldSW9035

ΔE 4.3 · #78B185

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Colorhouse

Thrive .05Thrive-05

ΔE 4.5 · #83AE82

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Hallman-Lindsay

Goddess Green723

ΔE 4.6 · #76AD83

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Behr

Athenian Green440F-4

ΔE 4.7 · #89B782

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Valspar

Spring Leaves5008-6B

ΔE 4.9 · #7FA576

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Kilz

WheatgrassRG240-02

ΔE 4.9 · #81B589

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PPG

Chatty Cricket1131-5

ΔE 5.3 · #89B386

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RAL

Pale Green6021

ΔE 5.9 · #89AC76

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Dutch Boy

Perrenial GardenDCP-0759

ΔE 11.5 · #9AB68E

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IKEA

IKEA07878

ΔE 12.9 · #9CAD7F

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Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green287

ΔE 13.9 · #919F70

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 14 · #75C89E

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#7AAC7A

#AD7BAD

Analogous

#94AD7B

#7AAC7A

#7BAD94

Triadic

#7AAC7A

#7B7BAD

#AD7B7B

Split-Complementary

#7AAC7A

#947BAD

#AD7B94

Tetradic

#7AAC7A

#7B94AD

#AD7BAD

#AD947B

Monochromatic

#375837

#548754

#7AAC7A

#AACAAA

#D9E7D9

Rectangle

#7AAC7A

#7BADAD

#AD7BAD

#AD7B7B

Compound

#7AAC7A

#7BAD94

#AD7BAD

#AD7B94

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Aurora Borealis run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #ECF3EC

Tint #D0E2D0

Tint #B4D0B4

Tint #97BE97

Base #7AAC7A

Shade #5B925B

Shade #456E45

Shade #2E4A2E

Shade #182618

Variations

Lighter

#96BD96

#B2CBB2

#D3E0D3

Darker

#5A935A

#3D663D

#233C23

Saturation

#8D9B8D

#7BAD7B

#52D652

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7AAC7A

#A0997C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7AAC7A

#A5A582

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7AAC7A

#81A4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aurora Borealis 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

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How it looks under different light

#9BAE77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7AAC7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#88B39B

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.

#9D5E9D

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: #7AAC7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #7AAC7A;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora-borealis: #7AAC7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora-borealis': '#7AAC7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7AAC7A] text-[#7AAC7A]

SCSS

$aurora-borealis: #7AAC7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7AAC7A?

#7AAC7A is Aurora Borealis, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #7AAC7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora Borealis?

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

What colors pair well with Aurora Borealis?

Aurora Borealis 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 Aurora Borealis?

You can download Aurora Borealis 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 Aurora Borealis?

The hex code is #7AAC7A. In RGB it's 122, 172, 122, and in HSL it's 120°, 23%, 58%.

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