GREENS

Aurora

#7BAD7B

RGB 123, 173, 123 · HSL 120°, 23%, 58% · CMYK 29, 0, 29, 32

Aurora is #7BAD7B in HEX — rgb(123, 173, 123), hsl(120°, 23%, 58%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 29%, 32%).

Aurora 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#7BAD7B

RGB123, 173, 123

HSL120°, 23%, 58%

HSV120°, 29%, 68%

CMYK29, 0, 29, 32

Decimal8105339

CSS RGBrgb(123, 173, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 23%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aurora 565

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Verde DE5627

ΔE 2.6 · #7FB383

Dulux

Irish Hedge S24F5

ΔE 3.1 · #7CB384

Vista Paint

Goddess Green C-722

ΔE 3.4 · #79AE82

Sherwin-Williams

Frosted Emerald SW9035

ΔE 4.2 · #78B185

Behr

Athenian Green 440F-4

ΔE 4.3 · #89B782

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 4.4 · #83AE82

Hallman-Lindsay

Goddess Green 723

ΔE 4.6 · #76AD83

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 4.6 · #81B589

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 5 · #7FA576

PPG

Chatty Cricket 1131-5

ΔE 5.1 · #89B386

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 5.8 · #89AC76

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 11.3 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 12.9 · #9CAD7F

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.7 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14 · #919F70

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

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

#7BAD7B

#AD7BAD

Analogous

#94AD7B

#7BAD7B

#7BAD94

Triadic

#7BAD7B

#7B7BAD

#AD7B7B

Split-Complementary

#7BAD7B

#947BAD

#AD7B94

Tetradic

#7BAD7B

#7B94AD

#AD7BAD

#AD947B

Monochromatic

#375837

#548754

#7BAD7B

#AACAAA

#D9E7D9

Rectangle

#7BAD7B

#7BADAD

#AD7BAD

#AD7B7B

Compound

#7BAD7B

#7BAD94

#AD7BAD

#AD7B94

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#7BAD7B

#A19A7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7BAD7B

#A6A683

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7BAD7B

#82A5A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aurora 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

#9CAE77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7BAD7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#89B39C

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: #7BAD7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #7BAD7B;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora: #7BAD7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora': '#7BAD7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7BAD7B] text-[#7BAD7B]

SCSS

$aurora: #7BAD7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7BAD7B?

#7BAD7B is Aurora, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #7BAD7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora?

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

What colors pair well with Aurora?

Aurora 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?

You can download Aurora 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?

The hex code is #7BAD7B. In RGB it's 123, 173, 123, and in HSL it's 120°, 23%, 58%.

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