GREENS

Baby Grass

#8ABD7B

RGB 138, 189, 123 · HSL 106°, 33%, 61% · CMYK 27, 0, 35, 26

Baby Grass is #8ABD7B in HEX — rgb(138, 189, 123), hsl(106°, 33%, 61%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 35%, 26%).

Baby Grass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 33%, 61%. 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#8ABD7B

RGB138, 189, 123

HSL106°, 33%, 61%

HSV106°, 35%, 74%

CMYK27, 0, 35, 26

Decimal9092475

CSS RGBrgb(138, 189, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 33%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Grass S23F5

ΔE 0.7 · #8CBD7B

Vista Paint

Sweetness C-764

ΔE 2.7 · #92BF7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 3.1 · #91BF81

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 551

ΔE 4.4 · #96C985

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 4.6 · #90C881

Behr

Gallery Green S400-5

ΔE 4.8 · #7FBE78

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 5.2 · #96BF83

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 5.4 · #99C285

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 7 · #7AB96E

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 7.7 · #91CB7D

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.7 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 11.4 · #93AB67

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 11.8 · #81B589

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 12.7 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 13.5 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 18.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#8ABD7B

#AD7BBC

Analogous

#ABBC7B

#8ABD7B

#7BBC8C

Triadic

#8ABD7B

#7B8ABC

#BC7B8A

Split-Complementary

#8ABD7B

#8C7BBC

#BC7BAB

Tetradic

#8ABD7B

#7BABBC

#AD7BBC

#BC8C7B

Monochromatic

#416935

#619C4F

#8ABD7B

#B7D6AE

#E4F0E0

Rectangle

#8ABD7B

#7BBCAD

#AD7BBC

#BC7B8A

Compound

#8ABD7B

#7BBC8C

#AD7BBC

#BC7BAB

Variations

Lighter

#A1CA95

#BAD4B3

#D8E4D4

Darker

#65A851

#457536

#28451F

Saturation

#96A592

#8ABC7B

#78DE59

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8ABD7B

#B2A97E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8ABD7B

#B6B686

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8ABD7B

#92B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Baby Grass 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

#A7BA77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8ABD7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#94BF9C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#9762A7

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: #8ABD7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8ABD7B;

CSS Variable

--color-baby-grass: #8ABD7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baby-grass': '#8ABD7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8ABD7B] text-[#8ABD7B]

SCSS

$baby-grass: #8ABD7B;

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#95C884 · ΔE 4.0

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#9EC479 · ΔE 7.2

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#88C58E · ΔE 7.2

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#7FB37F · ΔE 7.9

Paradise Hills Green

#A2D292 · ΔE 8.1

Four Leaf Clover

#67B273 · ΔE 9.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8ABD7B?

#8ABD7B is Baby Grass, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8ABD7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baby Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Baby Grass?

Baby Grass 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 Baby Grass?

You can download Baby Grass 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 Baby Grass?

The hex code is #8ABD7B. In RGB it's 138, 189, 123, and in HSL it's 106°, 33%, 61%.

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