GREENS

French Parsley

#96B170

RGB 150, 177, 112 · HSL 85°, 29%, 57% · CMYK 15, 0, 37, 31

French Parsley is #96B170 in HEX — rgb(150, 177, 112), hsl(85°, 29%, 57%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 37%, 31%).

French Parsley pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 29%, 57%. 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#96B170

RGB150, 177, 112

HSL85°, 29%, 57%

HSV85°, 37%, 69%

CMYK15, 0, 37, 31

Decimal9875824

CSS RGBrgb(150, 177, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 29%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Parsley BIC-57

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Kiwi 544

ΔE 1.5 · #96AE6E

Dulux

Florence S21F5

ΔE 2 · #98B576

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 3 · #93AB67

Dunn-Edwards

Kale DE5585

ΔE 4.1 · #90A96E

Valspar

Mardi Gras Green 6002-6B

ΔE 4.1 · #93AB64

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 6.8 · #89AC76

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 7.1 · #92A15F

Hallman-Lindsay

Perennial Garden 759

ΔE 7.2 · #87A56F

Vista Paint

Perennial Garden C-758

ΔE 7.2 · #87A56F

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 7.4 · #96BF83

Sherwin-Williams

Mesclun Green SW6724

ΔE 7.4 · #9DB682

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.7 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 12.7 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 13.5 · #B9D696

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.3 · #7AB96E

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 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

#96B170

#8C72B1

Analogous

#B1AC72

#96B170

#77B172

Triadic

#96B170

#7297B1

#B17297

Split-Complementary

#96B170

#7277B1

#AC72B1

Tetradic

#96B170

#72B1AC

#8C72B1

#B17277

Monochromatic

#485931

#708A4C

#96B170

#BBCCA3

#DFE7D4

Rectangle

#96B170

#72B18C

#8C72B1

#B17297

Compound

#96B170

#77B172

#8C72B1

#AC72B1

Variations

Lighter

#ACC18E

#C0CDAD

#DAE0D1

Darker

#7A9851

#546936

#313E1F

Saturation

#939B88

#97B172

#9DD84B

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96B170

#AEA472

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96B170

#ADAD7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96B170

#9CA8AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

French Parsley 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

#B0B16F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96B170

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DB693

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.

#765D9A

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: #96B170;

CSS — background

background-color: #96B170;

CSS Variable

--color-french-parsley: #96B170;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-parsley': '#96B170' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96B170] text-[#96B170]

SCSS

$french-parsley: #96B170;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96B170?

#96B170 is French Parsley, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #96B170 warm or cool?

French Parsley reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French Parsley?

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

What colors pair well with French Parsley?

French Parsley 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 French Parsley?

You can download French Parsley 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 French Parsley?

The hex code is #96B170. In RGB it's 150, 177, 112, and in HSL it's 85°, 29%, 57%.

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