GREENS

Green Gala

#86D2A9

RGB 134, 210, 169 · HSL 148°, 46%, 67% · CMYK 36, 0, 20, 18

Green Gala is #86D2A9 in HEX — rgb(134, 210, 169), hsl(148°, 46%, 67%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 20%, 18%).

Green Gala pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 46%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#86D2A9

RGB134, 210, 169

HSL148°, 46%, 67%

HSV148°, 36%, 82%

CMYK36, 0, 20, 18

Decimal8835753

CSS RGBrgb(134, 210, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 46%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

Exact match

Dulux

Pharaoh's Jade S25G4

ΔE 1.4 · #83D1A6

Behr

Summer Dragonfly M440-4

ΔE 2.7 · #7DCDA2

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 3.1 · #8DD0A9

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 3.4 · #79D0A7

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 3.7 · #94D8AC

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside 579

ΔE 4.2 · #76C9A3

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 4.6 · #75C89E

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 5 · #82CDAD

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 5.5 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 8.7 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 12.6 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 15.3 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 15.8 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17.5 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#86D2A9

#D284AD

Analogous

#87D284

#86D2A9

#84D2CF

Triadic

#86D2A9

#A884D2

#D2A884

Split-Complementary

#86D2A9

#CF84D2

#D28487

Tetradic

#86D2A9

#8487D2

#D284AD

#D2CF84

Monochromatic

#338A5B

#4CBD81

#86D2A9

#BCE6D0

#ECF8F2

Rectangle

#86D2A9

#84ADD2

#D284AD

#D2A884

Compound

#86D2A9

#84D2CF

#D284AD

#D28487

Variations

Lighter

#9DDBBA

#B9E0CB

#D8EBE1

Darker

#50C285

#2E8E5B

#1A5435

Saturation

#9FB6AA

#84D2A8

#6DE8A7

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#86D2A9

#BDB9AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86D2A9

#C8C8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86D2A9

#8ECBCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Gala 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

#A4CA9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86D2A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#91CFBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BC6694

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: #86D2A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #86D2A9;

CSS Variable

--color-green-gala: #86D2A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-gala': '#86D2A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86D2A9] text-[#86D2A9]

SCSS

$green-gala: #86D2A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86D2A9?

#86D2A9 is Green Gala, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #86D2A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Gala?

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

What colors pair well with Green Gala?

Green Gala 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 Green Gala?

You can download Green Gala 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 Green Gala?

The hex code is #86D2A9. In RGB it's 134, 210, 169, and in HSL it's 148°, 46%, 67%.

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