GREENS

Summertown

#8CBC9C

RGB 140, 188, 156 · HSL 140°, 26%, 64% · CMYK 26, 0, 17, 26

Summertown is #8CBC9C in HEX — rgb(140, 188, 156), hsl(140°, 26%, 64%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 17%, 26%).

Summertown pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 26%, 64%. 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#8CBC9C

RGB140, 188, 156

HSL140°, 26%, 64%

HSV140°, 26%, 74%

CMYK26, 0, 17, 26

Decimal9223324

CSS RGBrgb(140, 188, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 26%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Summertown S24E4

Exact match

PPG

Grand Gusto 1132-4

ΔE 2 · #86BB9D

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 2.7 · #8AC1A1

Vista Paint

Buenos Aires C-736

ΔE 3.5 · #89B393

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 3.6 · #8FC2A7

Dunn-Edwards

Forest Frolic DE5669

ΔE 3.6 · #88BB95

Hallman-Lindsay

Buenos Aires 737

ΔE 3.8 · #8AB395

Behr

Misty Moss N420-3

ΔE 3.8 · #97C5A7

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.4 · #84B59C

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 4.5 · #96BB9F

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 6.1 · #9CCDAC

Benjamin Moore

Gumdrop 564

ΔE 6.6 · #8EBB8F

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.9 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.2 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 12.7 · #75C89E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 14 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#8CBC9C

#BB8BAB

Analogous

#93BB8B

#8CBC9C

#8BBBB3

Triadic

#8CBC9C

#9B8BBB

#BB9B8B

Split-Complementary

#8CBC9C

#B38BBB

#BB8B93

Tetradic

#8CBC9C

#8B93BB

#BB8BAB

#BBB38B

Monochromatic

#406D4F

#5C9D72

#8CBC9C

#BCD7C5

#ECF4EE

Rectangle

#8CBC9C

#8BABBB

#BB8BAB

#BB9B8B

Compound

#8CBC9C

#8BBBB3

#BB8BAB

#BB8B93

Variations

Lighter

#A2C9AF

#BCD4C4

#D9E5DD

Darker

#61A577

#407351

#25442F

Saturation

#9CAAA1

#8BBB9B

#69DD90

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CBC9C

#AEAB9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CBC9C

#B5B5A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CBC9C

#91B7B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Summertown 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

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How it looks under different light

#A8BA90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CBC9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#96BFB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#A86E94

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: #8CBC9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CBC9C;

CSS Variable

--color-summertown: #8CBC9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summertown': '#8CBC9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CBC9C] text-[#8CBC9C]

SCSS

$summertown: #8CBC9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CBC9C?

#8CBC9C is Summertown, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8CBC9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summertown?

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

What colors pair well with Summertown?

Summertown 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 Summertown?

You can download Summertown 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 Summertown?

The hex code is #8CBC9C. In RGB it's 140, 188, 156, and in HSL it's 140°, 26%, 64%.

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