GREENS

Malachy

#96CC55

RGB 150, 204, 85 · HSL 87°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 26, 0, 58, 20

Malachy is #96CC55 in HEX — rgb(150, 204, 85), hsl(87°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 58%, 20%).

Malachy pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 87°, 54%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#96CC55

RGB150, 204, 85

HSL87°, 54%, 57%

HSV87°, 58%, 80%

CMYK26, 0, 58, 20

Decimal9882709

CSS RGBrgb(150, 204, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Malachy 419

Exact match

Behr

Asparagus 410D-4

ΔE 6.7 · #ABD457

Dulux

Wicked Green S21H7 · SB8B7

ΔE 6.8 · #9FCA47

Valspar

Awakening 6006-10C

ΔE 7.3 · #85BC50

Vista Paint

Hidden Hills K-321

ΔE 7.9 · #87CB61

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 9 · #98BE3C

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 9.2 · #A8C74D

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 10.7 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 12.4 · #93BA59

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 15.3 · #9AB758

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 15.3 · #9ABA25

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 16.5 · #C3D263

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 17.7 · #57A639

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22 · #7AB96E

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 25.2 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 38.6 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#96CC55

#8B56CD

Analogous

#CDC756

#96CC55

#5CCD56

Triadic

#96CC55

#5697CD

#CD5697

Split-Complementary

#96CC55

#565CCD

#C756CD

Tetradic

#96CC55

#56CDC7

#8B56CD

#CD565C

Monochromatic

#496A20

#71A531

#96CC55

#BBDE91

#E0F0CC

Rectangle

#96CC55

#56CD8B

#8B56CD

#CD5697

Compound

#96CC55

#5CCD56

#8B56CD

#C756CD

Variations

Lighter

#ACD778

#C0DB9F

#DAE7CA

Darker

#7BB632

#557F20

#314B12

Saturation

#93A380

#97CD56

#9AE63D

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96CC55

#C4B45A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96CC55

#C4C46F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96CC55

#A1BEC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Malachy 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

#B0C65B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96CC55

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCB7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE9

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.

#7643B4

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: #96CC55;

CSS — background

background-color: #96CC55;

CSS Variable

--color-malachy: #96CC55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malachy': '#96CC55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96CC55] text-[#96CC55]

SCSS

$malachy: #96CC55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96CC55?

#96CC55 is Malachy, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #96CC55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malachy?

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

What colors pair well with Malachy?

Malachy 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 Malachy?

You can download Malachy 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 Malachy?

The hex code is #96CC55. In RGB it's 150, 204, 85, and in HSL it's 87°, 54%, 57%.

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