GREENS

Vitality

#8F9B5B

RGB 143, 155, 91 · HSL 71°, 26%, 48% · CMYK 8, 0, 41, 39

Vitality is #8F9B5B in HEX — rgb(143, 155, 91), hsl(71°, 26%, 48%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 41%, 39%).

Vitality pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 26%, 48%. 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#8F9B5B

RGB143, 155, 91

HSL71°, 26%, 48%

HSV71°, 41%, 61%

CMYK8, 0, 41, 39

Decimal9411419

CSS RGBrgb(143, 155, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 26%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 0.8 · #8D9A5B

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 539

ΔE 2.5 · #8D975B

Dunn-Edwards

Topiary DE5544

ΔE 2.5 · #8E9655

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 2.5 · #92A15F

Dulux

Banana Palm S19E6

ΔE 2.9 · #97A263

Behr

Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15

ΔE 3.3 · #93A361

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 3.4 · #909853

PPG

Vintage Vibe 1118-6

ΔE 4.8 · #888F4F

Valspar

Emerald Isle 6004-6B

ΔE 6 · #9AA56D

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 6.9 · #95945C

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 7.2 · #93AB67

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.2 · #999950

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9.4 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.4 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17.7 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 21.5 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#8F9B5B

#665B9A

Analogous

#9A865B

#8F9B5B

#6F9A5B

Triadic

#8F9B5B

#5B8F9A

#9A5B8F

Split-Complementary

#8F9B5B

#5B6F9A

#865B9A

Tetradic

#8F9B5B

#5B9A86

#665B9A

#9A5B6F

Monochromatic

#353A22

#626A3E

#8F9B5B

#B0B988

#D0D5B8

Rectangle

#8F9B5B

#5B9A66

#665B9A

#9A5B8F

Compound

#8F9B5B

#6F9A5B

#665B9A

#865B9A

Variations

Lighter

#A6B179

#BBC19E

#D6D9C8

Darker

#737D47

#505730

#2F331B

Saturation

#808471

#8F9A5B

#ABC82D

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8F9B5B

#9D935D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F9B5B

#999966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F9B5B

#949397

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Vitality 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

#ABA15F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F9B5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#98A684

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#584E82

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: #8F9B5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F9B5B;

CSS Variable

--color-vitality: #8F9B5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vitality': '#8F9B5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F9B5B] text-[#8F9B5B]

SCSS

$vitality: #8F9B5B;

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#89A068 · ΔE 6.5

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#8B8C50 · ΔE 7.0

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#9C9A62 · ΔE 7.2

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#95AD6D · ΔE 7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F9B5B?

#8F9B5B is Vitality, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8F9B5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vitality?

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

What colors pair well with Vitality?

Vitality 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 Vitality?

You can download Vitality 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 Vitality?

The hex code is #8F9B5B. In RGB it's 143, 155, 91, and in HSL it's 71°, 26%, 48%.

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