GREENS

Yanagizome Green

#8C9E5E

RGB 140, 158, 94 · HSL 77°, 25%, 49% · CMYK 11, 0, 41, 38

Yanagizome Green is #8C9E5E in HEX — rgb(140, 158, 94), hsl(77°, 25%, 49%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 41%, 38%).

Yanagizome Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 25%, 49%. 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#8C9E5E

RGB140, 158, 94

HSL77°, 25%, 49%

HSV77°, 41%, 62%

CMYK11, 0, 41, 38

Decimal9215582

CSS RGBrgb(140, 158, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 25%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 2.1 · #92A15F

Behr

Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15

ΔE 2.3 · #93A361

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 2.4 · #8D9A5B

Dulux

Scarpetta S20E6

ΔE 3.5 · #8EA468

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 539

ΔE 4.3 · #8D975B

Dunn-Edwards

Topiary DE5544

ΔE 4.9 · #8E9655

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 5.3 · #93AB67

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 5.4 · #909853

Valspar

Tropical Foliage 6002-6C

ΔE 5.8 · #819C54

PPG

Always Apple 1118-5

ΔE 6.4 · #A0A667

Sherwin-Williams

Pickle SW6725

ΔE 6.4 · #85A16A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9.3 · #919F70

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 9.4 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 13.6 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 16.5 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19 · #7AB96E

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

#8C9E5E

#6F5E9C

Analogous

#9C8F5E

#8C9E5E

#6B9C5E

Triadic

#8C9E5E

#5E8A9C

#9C5E8A

Split-Complementary

#8C9E5E

#5E6B9C

#8F5E9C

Tetradic

#8C9E5E

#5E9C8F

#6F5E9C

#9C5E6B

Monochromatic

#363D24

#606C41

#8C9E5E

#ADBA8C

#CFD7BC

Rectangle

#8C9E5E

#5E9C6F

#6F5E9C

#9C5E8A

Compound

#8C9E5E

#6B9C5E

#6F5E9C

#8F5E9C

Variations

Lighter

#A2B17D

#B8C2A0

#D5D9CA

Darker

#6F7E4A

#4D5832

#2D331C

Saturation

#818674

#8A9C5E

#9FCB2F

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8C9E5E

#9E9460

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C9E5E

#9B9B69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C9E5E

#91969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yanagizome Green 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

#A8A362

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C9E5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A886

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#5F5085

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: #8C9E5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C9E5E;

CSS Variable

--color-yanagizome-green: #8C9E5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yanagizome-green': '#8C9E5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C9E5E] text-[#8C9E5E]

SCSS

$yanagizome-green: #8C9E5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C9E5E?

#8C9E5E is Yanagizome Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8C9E5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yanagizome Green?

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

What colors pair well with Yanagizome Green?

Yanagizome Green 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 Yanagizome Green?

You can download Yanagizome Green 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 Yanagizome Green?

The hex code is #8C9E5E. In RGB it's 140, 158, 94, and in HSL it's 77°, 25%, 49%.

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