GREENS

Summer Green

#8FB69C

RGB 143, 182, 156 · HSL 140°, 21%, 64% · CMYK 21, 0, 14, 29

Summer Green is #8FB69C in HEX — rgb(143, 182, 156), hsl(140°, 21%, 64%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 14%, 29%).

Summer Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 21%, 64%. 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#8FB69C

RGB143, 182, 156

HSL140°, 21%, 64%

HSV140°, 21%, 71%

CMYK21, 0, 14, 29

Decimal9418396

CSS RGBrgb(143, 182, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 21%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Holy Fern S24D4

ΔE 1.4 · #8CB298

Behr

Natures Gift N410-4

ΔE 2.2 · #92B59E

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 2.3 · #96BB9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Buenos Aires 737

ΔE 2.8 · #8AB395

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 3.5 · #84B59C

Benjamin Moore

Southfield HC-129

ΔE 3.7 · #88AC94

Vista Paint

Buenos Aires C-736

ΔE 3.9 · #89B393

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 4.5 · #80B09A

PPG

Catnip 1139-4

ΔE 5.3 · #80AA95

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 5.4 · #8FC2A7

Sherwin-Williams

Restful SW6458

ΔE 5.8 · #91AF9D

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 5.9 · #A0BCA7

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.4 · #9AB68E

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.2 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.4 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 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

#8FB69C

#B690AA

Analogous

#96B690

#8FB69C

#90B6B0

Triadic

#8FB69C

#9D90B6

#B69D90

Split-Complementary

#8FB69C

#B090B6

#B69096

Tetradic

#8FB69C

#9096B6

#B690AA

#B6B090

Monochromatic

#446951

#639774

#8FB69C

#BED5C6

#ECF3EF

Rectangle

#8FB69C

#90AAB6

#B690AA

#B69D90

Compound

#8FB69C

#90B6B0

#B690AA

#B69096

Variations

Lighter

#A6C5B0

#BED2C5

#DAE4DD

Darker

#679E79

#456E53

#284130

Saturation

#9DA9A1

#90B69D

#6CDB91

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FB69C

#ABA89E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FB69C

#B0B0A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FB69C

#93B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Summer Green 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

#ABB590

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FB69C

Daylight 5500K

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

#98BAB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A86E94

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: #8FB69C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FB69C;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-green: #8FB69C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-green': '#8FB69C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FB69C] text-[#8FB69C]

SCSS

$summer-green: #8FB69C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FB69C?

#8FB69C is Summer Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8FB69C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Green?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Green?

Summer Green 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 Summer Green?

You can download Summer 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 Summer Green?

The hex code is #8FB69C. In RGB it's 143, 182, 156, and in HSL it's 140°, 21%, 64%.

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