GREENS

Science Experiment

#91A135

RGB 145, 161, 53 · HSL 69°, 50%, 42% · CMYK 10, 0, 67, 37

Science Experiment is #91A135 in HEX — rgb(145, 161, 53), hsl(69°, 50%, 42%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 67%, 37%).

Science Experiment pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 50%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#91A135

RGB145, 161, 53

HSL69°, 50%, 42%

HSV69°, 67%, 63%

CMYK10, 0, 67, 37

Decimal9543989

CSS RGBrgb(145, 161, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 50%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

Exact match

Vista Paint

Science Experiment C-780

ΔE 1 · #91A032

Dulux

Gecko S20F9

ΔE 4.1 · #8C9E3B

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 4.7 · #93AB3E

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 5.8 · #9AA22B

Behr

Spring Moss 390D-6

ΔE 7.2 · #9F9F35

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 9.4 · #929437

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 9.5 · #A1B841

Benjamin Moore

Perennial 405

ΔE 9.6 · #A8B655

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 12.4 · #B0C05D

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 12.6 · #97A554

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 16.2 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 19.9 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 22.6 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 25.6 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 29.6 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#91A135

#4636A1

Analogous

#A17B36

#91A135

#5BA136

Triadic

#91A135

#3691A1

#A13691

Split-Complementary

#91A135

#365BA1

#7B36A1

Tetradic

#91A135

#36A17B

#4636A1

#A1365B

Monochromatic

#292E0F

#5D6722

#91A135

#B8C85B

#D1DB94

Rectangle

#91A135

#36A146

#4636A1

#A13691

Compound

#91A135

#5BA136

#4636A1

#7B36A1

Variations

Lighter

#B2C44E

#C1CC81

#D8DDB9

Darker

#758329

#525B1B

#30360F

Saturation

#767B5B

#91A136

#A3BB1B

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#91A135

#A49539

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91A135

#9E9E4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91A135

#97969C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Science Experiment 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

#ACA543

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91A135

Daylight 5500K

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

#99AA67

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#403482

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: #91A135;

CSS — background

background-color: #91A135;

CSS Variable

--color-science-experiment: #91A135;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'science-experiment': '#91A135' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91A135] text-[#91A135]

SCSS

$science-experiment: #91A135;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91A135?

#91A135 is Science Experiment, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #91A135 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Science Experiment?

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

What colors pair well with Science Experiment?

Science Experiment 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 Science Experiment?

You can download Science Experiment 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 Science Experiment?

The hex code is #91A135. In RGB it's 145, 161, 53, and in HSL it's 69°, 50%, 42%.

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