GREENS

Greenish Grey

#96AE8D

RGB 150, 174, 141 · HSL 104°, 17%, 62% · CMYK 14, 0, 19, 32

Greenish Grey is #96AE8D in HEX — rgb(150, 174, 141), hsl(104°, 17%, 62%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 19%, 32%).

Greenish Grey pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 17%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#96AE8D

RGB150, 174, 141

HSL104°, 17%, 62%

HSV104°, 19%, 68%

CMYK14, 0, 19, 32

Decimal9875085

CSS RGBrgb(150, 174, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 17%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hidden Glade C-743

ΔE 1 · #97AD8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Glade 744

ΔE 1.6 · #98AD8E

Sherwin-Williams

Nurture Green SW6451

ΔE 1.9 · #98B092

Dulux

Cardoon S21D4

ΔE 2 · #9BAE8C

Behr

Aged Eucalyptus BNC-27

ΔE 2.6 · #8FA787

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 2.9 · #9AAF89

Valspar

Meadowgrass 5007-6A

ΔE 3.3 · #8CA885

Dunn-Edwards

Mermaid's Cove DE5641

ΔE 3.5 · #8AA786

PPG

Pear Cactus 1130-5

ΔE 4 · #91AF88

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 4.2 · #94A68A

Benjamin Moore

Sea CW-515

ΔE 4.3 · #A4B793

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 4.7 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 6.7 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 9.6 · #83AE82

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 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

#96AE8D

#A68EAF

Analogous

#A7AF8E

#96AE8D

#8EAF95

Triadic

#96AE8D

#8E96AF

#AF8E96

Split-Complementary

#96AE8D

#958EAF

#AF8EA7

Tetradic

#96AE8D

#8EA7AF

#A68EAF

#AF958E

Monochromatic

#4B5F44

#6E8C63

#96AE8D

#C0CEBA

#E9EEE7

Rectangle

#96AE8D

#8EAFA6

#A68EAF

#AF8E96

Compound

#96AE8D

#8EAF95

#A68EAF

#AF8EA7

Variations

Lighter

#ABBFA4

#C1CDBC

#DBE1D9

Darker

#749568

#4F6747

#2E3C29

Saturation

#9CA399

#96AF8E

#84D765

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96AE8D

#A9A48F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96AE8D

#AAAA92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96AE8D

#9AA9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greenish Grey 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

#B0AF85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96AE8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DB4A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9468A5

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: #96AE8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #96AE8D;

CSS Variable

--color-greenish-grey: #96AE8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenish-grey': '#96AE8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96AE8D] text-[#96AE8D]

SCSS

$greenish-grey: #96AE8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96AE8D?

#96AE8D is Greenish Grey, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #96AE8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greenish Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Greenish Grey?

Greenish Grey 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 Greenish Grey?

You can download Greenish Grey 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 Greenish Grey?

The hex code is #96AE8D. In RGB it's 150, 174, 141, and in HSL it's 104°, 17%, 62%.

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