GREENS

Source Green

#84B6A2

RGB 132, 182, 162 · HSL 156°, 26%, 62% · CMYK 27, 0, 11, 29

Source Green is #84B6A2 in HEX — rgb(132, 182, 162), hsl(156°, 26%, 62%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 11%, 29%).

Source Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 26%, 62%. 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#84B6A2

RGB132, 182, 162

HSL156°, 26%, 62%

HSV156°, 27%, 71%

CMYK27, 0, 11, 29

Decimal8697506

CSS RGBrgb(132, 182, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 26%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Key Largo 1140-4

ΔE 1.9 · #7FB6A4

Vista Paint

Laurel Village K-275

ΔE 2 · #86BBA8

Dulux

Le Max S26D4

ΔE 2.3 · #85B2A0

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 2.5 · #80B09A

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 2.8 · #84B59C

Behr

Cloud Burst 490F-5

ΔE 2.9 · #7EAE9A

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 621

ΔE 3.9 · #7FBCA7

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 4.7 · #91C2B0

Dunn-Edwards

Turtle Lake DE5704

ΔE 5.5 · #73B7A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 5.6 · #90C4B4

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 6.4 · #96BB9F

Sherwin-Williams

Spearmint SW6465

ΔE 6.6 · #94B5A6

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 9.9 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 11.5 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.9 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#84B6A2

#B78599

Analogous

#85B78A

#84B6A2

#85B2B7

Triadic

#84B6A2

#A385B7

#B7A385

Split-Complementary

#84B6A2

#B785B2

#B78A85

Tetradic

#84B6A2

#8A85B7

#B78599

#B2B785

Monochromatic

#3C6756

#59977E

#84B6A2

#B5D4C7

#E5F0EC

Rectangle

#84B6A2

#8599B7

#B78599

#B7A385

Compound

#84B6A2

#85B2B7

#B78599

#B78A85

Variations

Lighter

#9DC6B6

#B8D2C7

#D7E3DE

Darker

#5CA185

#3E705C

#234236

Saturation

#97A6A0

#85B7A3

#61DBAA

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#84B6A2

#A6A5A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#84B6A2

#AFAFA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#84B6A2

#88B2B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Source Green 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

#A2B595

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#84B6A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#90BAB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#A56880

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: #84B6A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #84B6A2;

CSS Variable

--color-source-green: #84B6A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'source-green': '#84B6A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#84B6A2] text-[#84B6A2]

SCSS

$source-green: #84B6A2;

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#87AB93 · ΔE 6.0

Harrisburg Green

#8AAB98 · ΔE 6.5

Brookdale Gardens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #84B6A2?

#84B6A2 is Source Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #84B6A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Source Green?

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

What colors pair well with Source Green?

Source Green 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 Source Green?

You can download Source Green 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 Source Green?

The hex code is #84B6A2. In RGB it's 132, 182, 162, and in HSL it's 156°, 26%, 62%.

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