GREENS

Peppermint Spray

#90CBAA

RGB 144, 203, 170 · HSL 146°, 36%, 68% · CMYK 29, 0, 16, 20

Peppermint Spray is #90CBAA in HEX — rgb(144, 203, 170), hsl(146°, 36%, 68%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 16%, 20%).

Peppermint Spray pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 36%, 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#90CBAA

RGB144, 203, 170

HSL146°, 36%, 68%

HSV146°, 29%, 80%

CMYK29, 0, 16, 20

Decimal9489322

CSS RGBrgb(144, 203, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 36%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 3.2 · #9ACDA9

Dulux

Aqua Eden S25F4

ΔE 3.3 · #85C7A4

Behr

Nile River S420-3

ΔE 3.5 · #96D2AC

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 3.6 · #9CCDAC

Sherwin-Williams

Lark Green SW6745

ΔE 3.6 · #8AC1A1

Benjamin Moore

Lady 585

ΔE 4.2 · #96D2B7

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 4.4 · #8DD0A9

Dunn-Edwards

Potted Plant DE5626

ΔE 4.8 · #9ECCA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquamarine Ocean 715

ΔE 4.9 · #82CDAD

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 5 · #8FC2A7

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.6 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 9 · #96BB9F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 9 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9.7 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.6 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.3 · #84C3BE

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

#90CBAA

#CB90B1

Analogous

#94CB90

#90CBAA

#90CBC7

Triadic

#90CBAA

#A990CB

#CBA990

Split-Complementary

#90CBAA

#C790CB

#CB9094

Tetradic

#90CBAA

#9094CB

#CB90B1

#CBC790

Monochromatic

#3E845C

#5CB281

#90CBAA

#C4E3D2

#EEF7F2

Rectangle

#90CBAA

#90B1CB

#CB90B1

#CBA990

Compound

#90CBAA

#90CBC7

#CB90B1

#CB9094

Variations

Lighter

#A6D5BB

#BFDDCC

#DBEAE1

Darker

#5FB785

#3A855A

#214E34

Saturation

#A5B6AC

#90CBA9

#76E5A6

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#90CBAA

#BAB7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90CBAA

#C3C3AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90CBAA

#96C5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peppermint Spray 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

#ABC59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90CBAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#99CABF

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.

#B47298

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: #90CBAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #90CBAA;

CSS Variable

--color-peppermint-spray: #90CBAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppermint-spray': '#90CBAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90CBAA] text-[#90CBAA]

SCSS

$peppermint-spray: #90CBAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90CBAA?

#90CBAA is Peppermint Spray, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #90CBAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppermint Spray?

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

What colors pair well with Peppermint Spray?

Peppermint Spray 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 Peppermint Spray?

You can download Peppermint Spray 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 Peppermint Spray?

The hex code is #90CBAA. In RGB it's 144, 203, 170, and in HSL it's 146°, 36%, 68%.

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