GREENS

Sprig of Mint

#8BE0BA

RGB 139, 224, 186 · HSL 153°, 58%, 71% · CMYK 38, 0, 17, 12

Sprig of Mint is #8BE0BA in HEX — rgb(139, 224, 186), hsl(153°, 58%, 71%), cmyk(38%, 0%, 17%, 12%).

Sprig of Mint pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 58%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8BE0BA
RGB139, 224, 186
HSL153°, 58%, 71%
HSV153°, 38%, 88%
CMYK38, 0, 17, 12
Decimal9167034
CSS RGBrgb(139, 224, 186)
CSS HSLhsl(153, 58%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

Exact match

Dulux

Green Gum S25H3

ΔE 2.5 · #95E3BD

Vista Paint

Esmerelda K-283

ΔE 4.7 · #7ED8B9

Benjamin Moore

Greenwood 2037-50

ΔE 4.9 · #95E2C3

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 5.5 · #86D2A9

Behr

Eucalyptus Leaf 490D-4

ΔE 6 · #98E9B9

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 6.2 · #79D0A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 7.5 · #82CDAD

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9 · #75C89E

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 9.2 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 12.9 · #87DCCE

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 15.3 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 16 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 16.9 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.6 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 21.9 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

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

#8BE0BA
#E08AB1

Analogous

#8AE08E
#8BE0BA
#8ADCE0

Triadic

#8BE0BA
#B98AE0
#E0B98A

Split-Complementary

#8BE0BA
#E08ADC
#E08E8A

Tetradic

#8BE0BA
#8E8AE0
#E08AB1
#DCE08A

Monochromatic

#2CA56F
#4ED095
#8BE0BA
#C7F0DD
#EBFAF3

Rectangle

#8BE0BA
#8AB1E0
#E08AB1
#E0B98A

Compound

#8BE0BA
#8ADCE0
#E08AB1
#E08E8A

Variations

Lighter

#A2E6C7
#BDE9D5
#DBF0E6

Darker

#4ED498
#24A36A
#13613E

Saturation

#A8C2B6
#8AE0B9
#7BEFBB

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)

Aa

vs White

1.56:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8BE0BA
#C7C5BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8BE0BA
#D5D5C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8BE0BA
#93D9DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sprig of Mint 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

#A8D5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8BE0BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#95DACB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#CC6895

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

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: #8BE0BA;
CSS — background 
background-color: #8BE0BA;
CSS Variable 
--color-sprig-of-mint: #8BE0BA;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'sprig-of-mint': '#8BE0BA' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#8BE0BA] text-[#8BE0BA]
SCSS 
$sprig-of-mint: #8BE0BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8BE0BA?

#8BE0BA is Sprig of Mint, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8BE0BA warm or cool?

Sprig of Mint reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sprig of Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Sprig of Mint?

Sprig of Mint 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 Sprig of Mint?

You can download Sprig of Mint 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 Sprig of Mint?

The hex code is #8BE0BA. In RGB it's 139, 224, 186, and in HSL it's 153°, 58%, 71%.

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