GREENS

Snipped Chive

#92B57B

RGB 146, 181, 123 · HSL 96°, 28%, 60% · CMYK 19, 0, 32, 29

Snipped Chive is #92B57B in HEX — rgb(146, 181, 123), hsl(96°, 28%, 60%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 32%, 29%).

Snipped Chive pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 28%, 60%. 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#92B57B

RGB146, 181, 123

HSL96°, 28%, 60%

HSV96°, 32%, 71%

CMYK19, 0, 32, 29

Decimal9614715

CSS RGBrgb(146, 181, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 28%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Florence S21F5

ΔE 3.5 · #98B576

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 3.8 · #89AC76

Behr

Sagey 420F-4

ΔE 3.8 · #9ABF82

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 4 · #96BF83

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 5 · #99C285

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 5.3 · #91BF81

Dunn-Edwards

Kale DE5585

ΔE 5.4 · #90A96E

Vista Paint

Sweetness C-764

ΔE 5.5 · #92BF7F

Benjamin Moore

Kiwi 544

ΔE 5.7 · #96AE6E

Valspar

Green Goddess 5008-6A

ΔE 7 · #8DB285

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 7.7 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 8.3 · #83AE82

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 9.5 · #81B589

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10.2 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.7 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#92B57B

#9F7CB6

Analogous

#B0B67C

#92B57B

#7CB682

Triadic

#92B57B

#7C93B6

#B67C93

Split-Complementary

#92B57B

#827CB6

#B67CB0

Tetradic

#92B57B

#7CB0B6

#9F7CB6

#B6827C

Monochromatic

#486237

#6C9353

#92B57B

#BCD1AD

#E4EDDE

Rectangle

#92B57B

#7CB69F

#9F7CB6

#B67C93

Compound

#92B57B

#7CB682

#9F7CB6

#B67CB0

Variations

Lighter

#A9C497

#BFD0B3

#DAE2D4

Darker

#739E56

#4F6E3A

#2E4121

Saturation

#97A290

#93B67C

#8CDA58

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#92B57B

#AFA67D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92B57B

#B0B084

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92B57B

#98ADB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Snipped Chive 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

#ADB477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#92B57B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9AB99C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#8863A1

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: #92B57B;

CSS — background

background-color: #92B57B;

CSS Variable

--color-snipped-chive: #92B57B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snipped-chive': '#92B57B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92B57B] text-[#92B57B]

SCSS

$snipped-chive: #92B57B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92B57B?

#92B57B is Snipped Chive, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #92B57B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snipped Chive?

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

What colors pair well with Snipped Chive?

Snipped Chive 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 Snipped Chive?

You can download Snipped Chive 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 Snipped Chive?

The hex code is #92B57B. In RGB it's 146, 181, 123, and in HSL it's 96°, 28%, 60%.

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