GREENS

Fennel

#8FCE9B

RGB 143, 206, 155 · HSL 131°, 39%, 68% · CMYK 31, 0, 25, 19

Fennel is #8FCE9B in HEX — rgb(143, 206, 155), hsl(131°, 39%, 68%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 25%, 19%).

Fennel pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 131°, 39%, 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#8FCE9B

RGB143, 206, 155

HSL131°, 39%, 68%

HSV131°, 31%, 81%

CMYK31, 0, 25, 19

Decimal9424539

CSS RGBrgb(143, 206, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(131, 39%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fresh Meadow 6002-7C

ΔE 1.6 · #8ECA97

Dulux

Frost Gum S24G4

ΔE 2.4 · #8ECB9C

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #95D3A3

Behr

Copper Patina S410-4

ΔE 2.9 · #98CF9D

Benjamin Moore

Branch 572

ΔE 3.7 · #89C68F

Vista Paint

Garden Goddess C-728

ΔE 4.5 · #9DD09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 4.5 · #99CEA0

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 5.3 · #92D599

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 5.4 · #94D8AC

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 6.9 · #8EC298

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 7.9 · #75C89E

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 10.9 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.9 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 14.3 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 14.9 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#8FCE9B

#CD8EC2

Analogous

#A2CD8E

#8FCE9B

#8ECDB9

Triadic

#8FCE9B

#998ECD

#CD998E

Split-Complementary

#8FCE9B

#B98ECD

#CD8EA2

Tetradic

#8FCE9B

#8EA2CD

#CD8EC2

#CDB98E

Monochromatic

#3B8749

#58B66A

#8FCE9B

#C3E5C9

#EDF7EF

Rectangle

#8FCE9B

#8EC2CD

#CD8EC2

#CD998E

Compound

#8FCE9B

#8ECDB9

#CD8EC2

#CD8EA2

Variations

Lighter

#A4D7AE

#BEDEC4

#DBEADE

Darker

#5BBA6D

#368845

#1F5028

Saturation

#A4B7A7

#8ECD99

#75E689

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FCE9B

#BEB79E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FCE9B

#C5C5A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FCE9B

#97C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fennel 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

#ABC78F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FCE9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#98CCB4

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.

#B770AA

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: #8FCE9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FCE9B;

CSS Variable

--color-fennel: #8FCE9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fennel': '#8FCE9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FCE9B] text-[#8FCE9B]

SCSS

$fennel: #8FCE9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FCE9B?

#8FCE9B is Fennel, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8FCE9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fennel?

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

What colors pair well with Fennel?

Fennel 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 Fennel?

You can download Fennel 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 Fennel?

The hex code is #8FCE9B. In RGB it's 143, 206, 155, and in HSL it's 131°, 39%, 68%.

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