GREENS

Usuao Blue

#8C9C76

RGB 140, 156, 118 · HSL 85°, 16%, 54% · CMYK 10, 0, 24, 39

Usuao Blue is #8C9C76 in HEX — rgb(140, 156, 118), hsl(85°, 16%, 54%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 24%, 39%).

Usuao Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 16%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8C9C76

RGB140, 156, 118

HSL85°, 16%, 54%

HSV85°, 24%, 61%

CMYK10, 0, 24, 39

Decimal9215094

CSS RGBrgb(140, 156, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 16%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sweet Florence S21D5

ΔE 0.6 · #8B9B76

Benjamin Moore

Land 440

ΔE 2.1 · #899773

Vista Paint

Cedar Lake K-346

ΔE 2.4 · #8F9D73

Behr

Muted Sage N350-5

ΔE 2.9 · #899B7A

Sherwin-Williams

Broccoflower SW9039

ΔE 3.4 · #8FA277

Hallman-Lindsay

Cactus Valley 752

ΔE 4 · #88976B

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 4.9 · #8E946C

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5 · #919F70

Valspar

Plaza Green 5007-6B

ΔE 5 · #7D9874

PPG

Guacamole 1121-5

ΔE 5.1 · #9AA77C

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5.7 · #969873

Dunn-Edwards

Ivy Enchantment DE5571

ΔE 5.7 · #93A272

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 7.3 · #9CAD7F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.7 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.9 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 18.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C9C76

#87779C

Analogous

#9C9977

#8C9C76

#7A9C77

Triadic

#8C9C76

#778D9C

#9C778D

Split-Complementary

#8C9C76

#777A9C

#99779C

Tetradic

#8C9C76

#779C99

#87779C

#9C777A

Monochromatic

#3F4733

#667354

#8C9C76

#B2BDA3

#D7DDD0

Rectangle

#8C9C76

#779C87

#87779C

#9C778D

Compound

#8C9C76

#7A9C77

#87779C

#99779C

Variations

Lighter

#A4B092

#BAC2AF

#D7DBD1

Darker

#71815C

#4E593E

#2D3424

Saturation

#8B8F84

#8D9C77

#95CE46

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8C9C76

#9A9477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C9C76

#99997C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C9C76

#8F9699

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Usuao Blue 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

#A8A274

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C9C76

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A798

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#705892

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: #8C9C76;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C9C76;

CSS Variable

--color-usuao-blue: #8C9C76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'usuao-blue': '#8C9C76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C9C76] text-[#8C9C76]

SCSS

$usuao-blue: #8C9C76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C9C76?

#8C9C76 is Usuao Blue, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8C9C76 warm or cool?

Usuao Blue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Usuao Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Usuao Blue?

Usuao Blue 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 Usuao Blue?

You can download Usuao Blue 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 Usuao Blue?

The hex code is #8C9C76. In RGB it's 140, 156, 118, and in HSL it's 85°, 16%, 54%.

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