GREENS

Kodiak Valley

#96D0C3

RGB 150, 208, 195 · HSL 167°, 38%, 70% · CMYK 28, 0, 6, 18

Kodiak Valley is #96D0C3 in HEX — rgb(150, 208, 195), hsl(167°, 38%, 70%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 6%, 18%).

Kodiak Valley pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 38%, 70%. 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#96D0C3

RGB150, 208, 195

HSL167°, 38%, 70%

HSV167°, 28%, 82%

CMYK28, 0, 6, 18

Decimal9883843

CSS RGBrgb(150, 208, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 38%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Kodiak Valley K-260

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fun 647

ΔE 0.8 · #97CFC1

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 1.8 · #91D0C5

Dulux

Deco-Rate S27E3

ΔE 2 · #8FCBBE

Behr

Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6

ΔE 2.5 · #9CCEC0

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3 · #A1D4C8

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Teal DE5703

ΔE 3.5 · #8AC7BB

Valspar

Simply Seafoam 5008-7C

ΔE 3.7 · #A3D3C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 3.8 · #A3D6C5

PPG

Tropical Holiday 1231-4

ΔE 4 · #8FCDC7

Kilz

Celadon Plate RG130-01

ΔE 4.5 · #8BC7C0

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.3 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.5 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.9 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.4 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.3 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

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

#96D0C3

#D095A2

Analogous

#95D0A6

#96D0C3

#95BFD0

Triadic

#96D0C3

#C395D0

#D0C395

Split-Complementary

#96D0C3

#D095BF

#D0A695

Tetradic

#96D0C3

#A695D0

#D095A2

#BFD095

Monochromatic

#3F8D7C

#61B8A5

#96D0C3

#CAE7E1

#EDF7F5

Rectangle

#96D0C3

#95A2D0

#D095A2

#D0C395

Compound

#96D0C3

#95BFD0

#D095A2

#D0A695

Variations

Lighter

#ABD9CF

#C2E0DA

#DDEBE8

Darker

#62BCA8

#398B79

#205247

Saturation

#AABBB7

#95D0C3

#7EE7D0

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96D0C3

#BCBEC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96D0C3

#C8C8C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96D0C3

#9ACDCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kodiak Valley 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

#B0C9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96D0C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCED2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B97685

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: #96D0C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #96D0C3;

CSS Variable

--color-kodiak-valley: #96D0C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kodiak-valley': '#96D0C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96D0C3] text-[#96D0C3]

SCSS

$kodiak-valley: #96D0C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96D0C3?

#96D0C3 is Kodiak Valley, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96D0C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kodiak Valley?

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

What colors pair well with Kodiak Valley?

Kodiak Valley 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 Kodiak Valley?

You can download Kodiak Valley 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 Kodiak Valley?

The hex code is #96D0C3. In RGB it's 150, 208, 195, and in HSL it's 167°, 38%, 70%.

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