GREENS

Reptilian Leader

#8F9961

RGB 143, 153, 97 · HSL 71°, 22%, 49% · CMYK 7, 0, 37, 40

Reptilian Leader is #8F9961 in HEX — rgb(143, 153, 97), hsl(71°, 22%, 49%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 37%, 40%).

Reptilian Leader pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 22%, 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#8F9961

RGB143, 153, 97

HSL71°, 22%, 49%

HSV71°, 37%, 60%

CMYK7, 0, 37, 40

Decimal9410913

CSS RGBrgb(143, 153, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 22%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Leafy Romaine 11-14

ΔE 1.7 · #949B64

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 539

ΔE 2.3 · #8D975B

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 3.1 · #989D67

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

ΔE 3.1 · #979A63

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 3.5 · #88915D

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 3.9 · #8D9A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Smile DE5565

ΔE 4.4 · #898E58

Valspar

Emerald Isle 6004-6B

ΔE 4.5 · #9AA56D

Dulux

Pretty Maiden S19E7

ΔE 4.6 · #859456

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5.7 · #919F70

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 6.3 · #919365

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.7 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.1 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 9.8 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 15.3 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 19.8 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#8F9961

#6C6198

Analogous

#988761

#8F9961

#739861

Triadic

#8F9961

#618E98

#98618E

Split-Complementary

#8F9961

#617398

#876198

Tetradic

#8F9961

#619887

#6C6198

#986173

Monochromatic

#373B26

#636A44

#8F9961

#B0B78F

#D1D5BE

Rectangle

#8F9961

#61986C

#6C6198

#98618E

Compound

#8F9961

#739861

#6C6198

#876198

Variations

Lighter

#A5AE80

#BAC0A2

#D6D8CA

Darker

#737B4D

#4F5534

#2E321E

Saturation

#828575

#8E9861

#ADC931

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.90:1

Deuteranopia

#8F9961

#9B9263

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F9961

#97976A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F9961

#939296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reptilian Leader 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

#AB9F64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F9961

Daylight 5500K

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

#98A488

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#595085

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: #8F9961;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F9961;

CSS Variable

--color-reptilian-leader: #8F9961;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reptilian-leader': '#8F9961' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F9961] text-[#8F9961]

SCSS

$reptilian-leader: #8F9961;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F9961?

#8F9961 is Reptilian Leader, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8F9961 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reptilian Leader?

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

What colors pair well with Reptilian Leader?

Reptilian Leader 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 Reptilian Leader?

You can download Reptilian Leader 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 Reptilian Leader?

The hex code is #8F9961. In RGB it's 143, 153, 97, and in HSL it's 71°, 22%, 49%.

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