GREENS

Greek Garden

#8CCE86

RGB 140, 206, 134 · HSL 115°, 42%, 67% · CMYK 32, 0, 35, 19

Greek Garden is #8CCE86 in HEX — rgb(140, 206, 134), hsl(115°, 42%, 67%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 35%, 19%).

Greek Garden pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 115°, 42%, 67%. 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#8CCE86

RGB140, 206, 134

HSL115°, 42%, 67%

HSV115°, 35%, 81%

CMYK32, 0, 35, 19

Decimal9227910

CSS RGBrgb(140, 206, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 42%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #90C881

Vista Paint

Amazon Trail K-314

ΔE 3.9 · #8BD385

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 4.2 · #91CB7D

Dulux

Applegate S23G5

ΔE 5.2 · #8CC379

Behr

Gallery Green S400-5

ΔE 5.7 · #7FBE78

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 551

ΔE 5.7 · #96C985

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 6 · #9ED686

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 7.9 · #7AB96E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 9.5 · #91BF81

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 10.8 · #99C285

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 13.1 · #8AC867

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 13.2 · #95D3A3

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 17.3 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18.4 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 19 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 26.4 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

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

#8CCE86

#C888CE

Analogous

#B1CE88

#8CCE86

#88CEA5

Triadic

#8CCE86

#888DCE

#CE888D

Split-Complementary

#8CCE86

#A588CE

#CE88B1

Tetradic

#8CCE86

#88B1CE

#C888CE

#CEA588

Monochromatic

#3D8637

#5AB851

#8CCE86

#C1E4BE

#EEF8ED

Rectangle

#8CCE86

#88CEC8

#C888CE

#CE888D

Compound

#8CCE86

#88CEA5

#C888CE

#CE88B1

Variations

Lighter

#A4D89F

#BDDFBA

#DAEAD9

Darker

#5DBD55

#3A8933

#21511C

Saturation

#A2B5A0

#8DCE88

#79E76F

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CCE86

#BFB589

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CCE86

#C5C592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CCE86

#96C4C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greek Garden 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

#A8C780

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CCE86

Daylight 5500K

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

#96CCA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#B26AB8

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: #8CCE86;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CCE86;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-garden: #8CCE86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-garden': '#8CCE86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CCE86] text-[#8CCE86]

SCSS

$greek-garden: #8CCE86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CCE86?

#8CCE86 is Greek Garden, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8CCE86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Garden?

Greek Garden 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 Greek Garden?

You can download Greek Garden 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 Greek Garden?

The hex code is #8CCE86. In RGB it's 140, 206, 134, and in HSL it's 115°, 42%, 67%.

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