GREENS

Gecko

#8C9E3B

RGB 140, 158, 59 · HSL 71°, 46%, 43% · CMYK 11, 0, 63, 38

Gecko is #8C9E3B in HEX — rgb(140, 158, 59), hsl(71°, 46%, 43%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 63%, 38%).

Gecko pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 46%, 43%. 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#8C9E3B

RGB140, 158, 59

HSL71°, 46%, 43%

HSV71°, 63%, 62%

CMYK11, 0, 63, 38

Decimal9215547

CSS RGBrgb(140, 158, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 46%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gecko S20F9

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 4.1 · #91A135

Vista Paint

Science Experiment C-780

ΔE 5 · #91A032

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 6.5 · #93AB3E

PPG

Antique Moss 1222-7

ΔE 6.6 · #7A973B

Benjamin Moore

Huntington 406

ΔE 6.6 · #96A64F

Behr

Intoxication PPU10-5

ΔE 6.9 · #A1AC4E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 7.9 · #929437

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 9.3 · #97A554

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 11.1 · #9C9C4B

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 12.7 · #B0C05D

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 14.1 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 16.6 · #93AB67

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 21.6 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.9 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 26.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#8C9E3B

#4E3BA0

Analogous

#A0803B

#8C9E3B

#5BA03B

Triadic

#8C9E3B

#3B8EA0

#A03B8E

Split-Complementary

#8C9E3B

#3B5BA0

#803BA0

Tetradic

#8C9E3B

#3BA080

#4E3BA0

#A03B5B

Monochromatic

#2B3012

#5C6827

#8C9E3B

#B3C563

#CEDA9A

Rectangle

#8C9E3B

#3BA04E

#4E3BA0

#A03B8E

Compound

#8C9E3B

#5BA03B

#4E3BA0

#803BA0

Variations

Lighter

#ADC055

#BDCA86

#D7DDBC

Darker

#73822D

#505B1E

#2F3611

Saturation

#777D5F

#8EA03B

#A0BE1E

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8C9E3B

#A0923E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C9E3B

#9B9B51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C9E3B

#929399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gecko 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

#A8A347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C9E3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A86C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#463982

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #8C9E3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C9E3B;

CSS Variable

--color-gecko: #8C9E3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gecko': '#8C9E3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C9E3B] text-[#8C9E3B]

SCSS

$gecko: #8C9E3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C9E3B?

#8C9E3B is Gecko, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8C9E3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gecko?

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

What colors pair well with Gecko?

Gecko 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 Gecko?

You can download Gecko 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 Gecko?

The hex code is #8C9E3B. In RGB it's 140, 158, 59, and in HSL it's 71°, 46%, 43%.

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