GREENS

Kelp

#8FC2A7

RGB 143, 194, 167 · HSL 148°, 29%, 66% · CMYK 26, 0, 14, 24

Kelp is #8FC2A7 in HEX — rgb(143, 194, 167), hsl(148°, 29%, 66%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 14%, 24%).

Kelp pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 29%, 66%. 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#8FC2A7

RGB143, 194, 167

HSL148°, 29%, 66%

HSV148°, 26%, 76%

CMYK26, 0, 14, 24

Decimal9421479

CSS RGBrgb(143, 194, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 29%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

Exact match

Behr

Spearmint Frosting HDC-WR14-8

ΔE 1.8 · #8DC3AB

Dulux

Baby Cake S25E4

ΔE 2.6 · #87BEA1

Vista Paint

Pioneer Park K-291

ΔE 2.7 · #91C0A9

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 3.2 · #8AC1A1

PPG

Grand Gusto 1132-4

ΔE 3.4 · #86BB9D

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.7 · #84B59C

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

ΔE 4.8 · #9FC5AA

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 621

ΔE 5 · #7FBCA7

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 5 · #96BB9F

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 5 · #9CCDAC

Dunn-Edwards

Potted Plant DE5626

ΔE 6.5 · #9ECCA7

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10.9 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.4 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#8FC2A7

#C18FAA

Analogous

#91C18F

#8FC2A7

#8FC1C0

Triadic

#8FC2A7

#A78FC1

#C1A78F

Split-Complementary

#8FC2A7

#C08FC1

#C18F91

Tetradic

#8FC2A7

#8F91C1

#C18FAA

#C1C08F

Monochromatic

#41765A

#5EA680

#8FC2A7

#C0DDCE

#EFF6F2

Rectangle

#8FC2A7

#8FAAC1

#C18FAA

#C1A78F

Compound

#8FC2A7

#8FC1C0

#C18FAA

#C18F91

Variations

Lighter

#A6CEB8

#BED8CA

#DAE7E0

Darker

#62AB84

#3F7A5B

#244835

Saturation

#A1B0A8

#8FC1A7

#70E0A5

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FC2A7

#B3B0A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FC2A7

#BBBBAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FC2A7

#94BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kelp 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

#ABBE98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FC2A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#98C3BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#AB7391

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: #8FC2A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FC2A7;

CSS Variable

--color-kelp: #8FC2A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kelp': '#8FC2A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FC2A7] text-[#8FC2A7]

SCSS

$kelp: #8FC2A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FC2A7?

#8FC2A7 is Kelp, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8FC2A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kelp?

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

What colors pair well with Kelp?

Kelp 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 Kelp?

You can download Kelp 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 Kelp?

The hex code is #8FC2A7. In RGB it's 143, 194, 167, and in HSL it's 148°, 29%, 66%.

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