GREYS

Veranda Green

#8E977E

RGB 142, 151, 126 · HSL 82°, 11%, 54% · CMYK 6, 0, 17, 41

Veranda Green is #8E977E in HEX — rgb(142, 151, 126), hsl(82°, 11%, 54%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 17%, 41%).

Veranda Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 82°, 11%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8E977E

RGB142, 151, 126

HSL82°, 11%, 54%

HSV82°, 17%, 59%

CMYK6, 0, 17, 41

Decimal9344894

CSS RGBrgb(142, 151, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 11%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Whispering Willow C-1398

ΔE 1.3 · #8D9980

Valspar

Leafy Rise 5007-4A

ΔE 1.6 · #8F9A7F

PPG

Cavern Moss 1124-5

ΔE 1.7 · #92987D

Benjamin Moore

Mistletoe 474

ΔE 2 · #949981

Dunn-Edwards

Fair Spring DE6264

ΔE 2.1 · #93977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Whispering Willow historic-whispering-willow

ΔE 2.1 · #919C81

Behr

Gray Squirrel N320-5

ΔE 2.3 · #8E9883

Dulux

Herbalist S20B4

ΔE 3 · #979E86

Sherwin-Williams

Green Onyx SW9128

ΔE 3.4 · #989A82

Kilz

Weeping Willow TB-77

ΔE 3.8 · #919B88

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 5.8 · #A1A189

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 6 · #8B8C7A

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7.3 · #969873

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 7.4 · #9D947B

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 9.6 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 16.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E977E

#867D97

Analogous

#97937D

#8E977E

#80977D

Triadic

#8E977E

#7D8D97

#977D8D

Split-Complementary

#8E977E

#7D8097

#937D97

Tetradic

#8E977E

#7D9793

#867D97

#977D80

Monochromatic

#3F4436

#666E59

#8E977E

#B2B9A7

#D7DBD2

Rectangle

#8E977E

#7D9786

#867D97

#977D8D

Compound

#8E977E

#80977D

#867D97

#937D97

Variations

Lighter

#A4AB97

#BABFB2

#D7D9D3

Darker

#727B61

#4E5543

#2E3226

Saturation

#8B8E86

#8D977D

#9BCB49

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#8E977E

#97927F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E977E

#969682

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E977E

#909395

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Veranda Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AA9E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E977E

Daylight 5500K

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

#97A39E

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.

#6D5892

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: #8E977E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E977E;

CSS Variable

--color-veranda-green: #8E977E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veranda-green': '#8E977E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E977E] text-[#8E977E]

SCSS

$veranda-green: #8E977E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E977E?

#8E977E is Veranda Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8E977E warm or cool?

Veranda Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Veranda Green?

Veranda Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Veranda Green?

Veranda Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Veranda Green?

You can download Veranda 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 Veranda Green?

The hex code is #8E977E. In RGB it's 142, 151, 126, and in HSL it's 82°, 11%, 54%.

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