GREENS

Nile River

#96D2AC

RGB 150, 210, 172 · HSL 142°, 40%, 71% · CMYK 29, 0, 18, 18

Nile River is #96D2AC in HEX — rgb(150, 210, 172), hsl(142°, 40%, 71%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 18%, 18%).

Nile River pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 40%, 71%. 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#96D2AC

RGB150, 210, 172

HSL142°, 40%, 71%

HSV142°, 29%, 82%

CMYK29, 0, 18, 18

Decimal9884332

CSS RGBrgb(150, 210, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 40%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nile River S420-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 2.6 · #8DD0A9

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 3.4 · #9ACDA9

Dulux

Birthday King S25G3

ΔE 3.7 · #9BDCB7

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 4.4 · #94D8AC

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 4.7 · #9CCDAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 4.9 · #99CEA0

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 5.5 · #86D2A9

Benjamin Moore

Florida 578

ΔE 5.6 · #87D3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 6.4 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.7 · #A2C8A1

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9.2 · #75C89E

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 11.2 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 12.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.1 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.7 · #9AB68E

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

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

#96D2AC

#D397BD

Analogous

#9FD397

#96D2AC

#97D3CB

Triadic

#96D2AC

#AD97D3

#D3AD97

Split-Complementary

#96D2AC

#CB97D3

#D3979F

Tetradic

#96D2AC

#979FD3

#D397BD

#D3CB97

Monochromatic

#3F925D

#62BC83

#96D2AC

#CDEAD7

#EDF7F1

Rectangle

#96D2AC

#97BDD3

#D397BD

#D3AD97

Compound

#96D2AC

#97D3CB

#D397BD

#D3979F

Variations

Lighter

#ACDCBE

#C4E2CF

#DEECE3

Darker

#63BF85

#388F58

#1F5533

Saturation

#ACBEB3

#97D3AD

#81E9A7

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

#96D2AC

#C1BDAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96D2AC

#C9C9B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96D2AC

#9CCCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nile River 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

#B0CA9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96D2AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCFC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BC78A3

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: #96D2AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #96D2AC;

CSS Variable

--color-nile-river: #96D2AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nile-river': '#96D2AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96D2AC] text-[#96D2AC]

SCSS

$nile-river: #96D2AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96D2AC?

#96D2AC is Nile River, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #96D2AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nile River?

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

What colors pair well with Nile River?

Nile River 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 Nile River?

You can download Nile River 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 Nile River?

The hex code is #96D2AC. In RGB it's 150, 210, 172, and in HSL it's 142°, 40%, 71%.

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