GREENS

Catnip

#80AA95

RGB 128, 170, 149 · HSL 150°, 20%, 58% · CMYK 25, 0, 12, 33

Catnip is #80AA95 in HEX — rgb(128, 170, 149), hsl(150°, 20%, 58%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 12%, 33%).

Catnip pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 20%, 58%. 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#80AA95

RGB128, 170, 149

HSL150°, 20%, 58%

HSV150°, 25%, 67%

CMYK25, 0, 12, 33

Decimal8432277

CSS RGBrgb(128, 170, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 20%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Catnip 1139-4

Exact match

Behr

Cloud Burst 490F-5

ΔE 2.3 · #7EAE9A

Benjamin Moore

Southfield HC-129

ΔE 2.8 · #88AC94

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 2.8 · #80B09A

Dulux

Pale Willow S25C4

ΔE 3 · #89AB97

Sherwin-Williams

Verdigreen SW9042

ΔE 3.8 · #81A595

Hallman-Lindsay

Bristol Green historic-bristol-green

ΔE 3.9 · #83A492

Vista Paint

Lakeside Pine K-306

ΔE 4.5 · #82A98C

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.8 · #84B59C

Dunn-Edwards

Vineyard DE5648

ΔE 6.4 · #819E84

Valspar

Blue Grass Mood 5006-6A

ΔE 6.4 · #8CA78B

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 7.5 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 11.7 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.2 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 12.6 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.5 · #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

#80AA95

#A97E94

Analogous

#7EA97E

#80AA95

#7EA9A9

Triadic

#80AA95

#947EA9

#A9947E

Split-Complementary

#80AA95

#A97EA9

#A97E7E

Tetradic

#80AA95

#7E7EA9

#A97E94

#A9A97E

Monochromatic

#395647

#58846E

#80AA95

#ACC8BA

#DAE7E0

Rectangle

#80AA95

#7E94A9

#A97E94

#A9947E

Compound

#80AA95

#7EA9A9

#A97E94

#A97E7E

Variations

Lighter

#98BAA9

#B4CABF

#D4DFDA

Darker

#5D8F76

#3F6351

#243A2F

Saturation

#8D9A94

#7EA994

#54D494

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

8.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#80AA95

#9D9B97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80AA95

#A4A498

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80AA95

#84A6A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Catnip 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

#9FAC8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80AA95

Daylight 5500K

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

#8DB1AF

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.

#9D5E7E

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: #80AA95;

CSS — background

background-color: #80AA95;

CSS Variable

--color-catnip: #80AA95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catnip': '#80AA95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80AA95] text-[#80AA95]

SCSS

$catnip: #80AA95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80AA95?

#80AA95 is Catnip, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #80AA95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catnip?

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

What colors pair well with Catnip?

Catnip 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 Catnip?

You can download Catnip 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 Catnip?

The hex code is #80AA95. In RGB it's 128, 170, 149, and in HSL it's 150°, 20%, 58%.

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