GREENS

Frost Gum

#8ECB9E

RGB 142, 203, 158 · HSL 136°, 37%, 68% · CMYK 30, 0, 22, 20

Frost Gum is #8ECB9E in HEX — rgb(142, 203, 158), hsl(136°, 37%, 68%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 22%, 20%).

Frost Gum pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 37%, 68%. 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#8ECB9E

RGB142, 203, 158

HSL136°, 37%, 68%

HSV136°, 30%, 80%

CMYK30, 0, 22, 20

Decimal9358238

CSS RGBrgb(142, 203, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 37%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frost Gum S24G4

ΔE 1.1 · #8ECB9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 3.1 · #99CEA0

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 3.1 · #95D3A3

Valspar

Fresh Meadow 6002-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #8ECA97

Behr

Copper Patina S410-4

ΔE 3.6 · #98CF9D

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 4 · #8DD0A9

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 4.3 · #8EC298

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 4.8 · #94D8AC

Benjamin Moore

Branch 572

ΔE 5.9 · #89C68F

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 6.3 · #9ACDA9

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 7.1 · #75C89E

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.7 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 13 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.9 · #BDECB6

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

#8ECB9E

#CC8FBB

Analogous

#9DCC8F

#8ECB9E

#8FCCBE

Triadic

#8ECB9E

#9F8FCC

#CC9F8F

Split-Complementary

#8ECB9E

#BE8FCC

#CC8F9D

Tetradic

#8ECB9E

#8F9DCC

#CC8FBB

#CCBE8F

Monochromatic

#3D8550

#5BB372

#8ECB9E

#C4E4CC

#EEF7F0

Rectangle

#8ECB9E

#8FBBCC

#CC8FBB

#CC9F8F

Compound

#8ECB9E

#8FCCBE

#CC8FBB

#CC8F9D

Variations

Lighter

#A6D6B2

#BFDDC7

#DBEADF

Darker

#5EB876

#39864D

#204F2C

Saturation

#A4B6A9

#8FCC9F

#76E593

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8ECB9E

#BBB5A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8ECB9E

#C2C2A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8ECB9E

#95C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frost Gum 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

#AAC592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8ECB9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#97CAB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#B572A3

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: #8ECB9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8ECB9E;

CSS Variable

--color-frost-gum: #8ECB9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frost-gum': '#8ECB9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8ECB9E] text-[#8ECB9E]

SCSS

$frost-gum: #8ECB9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8ECB9E?

#8ECB9E is Frost Gum, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8ECB9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frost Gum?

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

What colors pair well with Frost Gum?

Frost Gum 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 Frost Gum?

You can download Frost Gum 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 Frost Gum?

The hex code is #8ECB9E. In RGB it's 142, 203, 158, and in HSL it's 136°, 37%, 68%.

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