GREENS

Envisage

#96BFB6

RGB 150, 191, 182 · HSL 167°, 24%, 67% · CMYK 21, 0, 5, 25

Envisage is #96BFB6 in HEX — rgb(150, 191, 182), hsl(167°, 24%, 67%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 5%, 25%).

Envisage pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 24%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#96BFB6

RGB150, 191, 182

HSL167°, 24%, 67%

HSV167°, 21%, 75%

CMYK21, 0, 5, 25

Decimal9879478

CSS RGBrgb(150, 191, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 24%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Envisage S27C3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Anderson CW-565

ΔE 1.2 · #97C0B9

Behr

Spring Stream PPU12-7

ΔE 1.4 · #98BEB3

PPG

Pitter Patter 1142-4

ΔE 2.7 · #9BC2BD

Kilz

Oceanic TB-54

ΔE 2.7 · #98C6BD

Dunn-Edwards

Treetop DE5710

ΔE 3.4 · #91B6AC

Valspar

Valley Haze 5004-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #96B7AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Plunge 701

ΔE 4.2 · #A4C2B9

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.4 · #9CC7C4

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 4.4 · #9EC6C3

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.7 · #A6CABF

Sherwin-Williams

Blithe Blue SW9052

ΔE 5 · #90BDBD

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.9 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 9.2 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.4 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#96BFB6

#BF979F

Analogous

#97BFA2

#96BFB6

#97B4BF

Triadic

#96BFB6

#B697BF

#BFB697

Split-Complementary

#96BFB6

#BF97B4

#BFA297

Tetradic

#96BFB6

#A297BF

#BF979F

#B4BF97

Monochromatic

#48756B

#67A295

#96BFB6

#C6DCD7

#EFF5F4

Rectangle

#96BFB6

#979FBF

#BF979F

#BFB697

Compound

#96BFB6

#97B4BF

#BF979F

#BFA297

Variations

Lighter

#ACCCC5

#C2D7D2

#DDE6E4

Darker

#6BA69A

#45776C

#28463F

Saturation

#A5B1AE

#97BFB6

#77DFC8

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96BFB6

#B0B2B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96BFB6

#B9B9B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96BFB6

#98BDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Envisage 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

#B0BCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96BFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DC1C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AD7682

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: #96BFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #96BFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-envisage: #96BFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'envisage': '#96BFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96BFB6] text-[#96BFB6]

SCSS

$envisage: #96BFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96BFB6?

#96BFB6 is Envisage, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96BFB6 warm or cool?

Envisage reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Envisage?

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

What colors pair well with Envisage?

Envisage 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 Envisage?

You can download Envisage 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 Envisage?

The hex code is #96BFB6. In RGB it's 150, 191, 182, and in HSL it's 167°, 24%, 67%.

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