GREENS

Zesty Apple

#93A361

RGB 147, 163, 97 · HSL 75°, 26%, 51% · CMYK 10, 0, 40, 36

Zesty Apple is #93A361 in HEX — rgb(147, 163, 97), hsl(75°, 26%, 51%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 40%, 36%).

Zesty Apple pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 26%, 51%. 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#93A361

RGB147, 163, 97

HSL75°, 26%, 51%

HSV75°, 40%, 64%

CMYK10, 0, 40, 36

Decimal9675617

CSS RGBrgb(147, 163, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 26%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15

Exact match

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 0.8 · #92A15F

Dulux

Banana Palm S19E6

ΔE 2.6 · #97A263

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 3.6 · #8D9A5B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 4.1 · #93AB67

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Olive DE5543

ΔE 4.6 · #A1A867

Valspar

Mardi Gras Green 6002-6B

ΔE 4.6 · #93AB64

PPG

Always Apple 1118-5

ΔE 4.8 · #A0A667

Benjamin Moore

Kiwi 544

ΔE 5 · #96AE6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 5.4 · #909853

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 7.7 · #97A554

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 8.6 · #999950

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.1 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 12.9 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 16.6 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#93A361

#7262A3

Analogous

#A39262

#93A361

#72A362

Triadic

#93A361

#6292A3

#A36292

Split-Complementary

#93A361

#6272A3

#9262A3

Tetradic

#93A361

#62A392

#7262A3

#A36272

Monochromatic

#3D4328

#687444

#93A361

#B4BF92

#D5DBC2

Rectangle

#93A361

#62A372

#7262A3

#A36292

Compound

#93A361

#72A362

#7262A3

#9262A3

Variations

Lighter

#A8B581

#BCC5A3

#D7DBCB

Darker

#76844C

#525C33

#30361D

Saturation

#878C78

#92A362

#A9D133

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#93A361

#A49963

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93A361

#A0A06D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93A361

#989A9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Zesty Apple 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

#AEA764

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93A361

Daylight 5500K

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

#9BAC88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#61538A

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: #93A361;

CSS — background

background-color: #93A361;

CSS Variable

--color-zesty-apple: #93A361;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zesty-apple': '#93A361' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93A361] text-[#93A361]

SCSS

$zesty-apple: #93A361;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93A361?

#93A361 is Zesty Apple, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #93A361 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zesty Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Zesty Apple?

Zesty Apple 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 Zesty Apple?

You can download Zesty Apple 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 Zesty Apple?

The hex code is #93A361. In RGB it's 147, 163, 97, and in HSL it's 75°, 26%, 51%.

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