GREENS

Pageant Green

#96D8C3

RGB 150, 216, 195 · HSL 161°, 46%, 72% · CMYK 31, 0, 10, 15

Pageant Green is #96D8C3 in HEX — rgb(150, 216, 195), hsl(161°, 46%, 72%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 10%, 15%).

Pageant Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 46%, 72%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#96D8C3

RGB150, 216, 195

HSL161°, 46%, 72%

HSV161°, 31%, 85%

CMYK31, 0, 10, 15

Decimal9885891

CSS RGBrgb(150, 216, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 46%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pageant Green MQ4-17

Exact match

Dulux

Pop Shop S26F3

ΔE 1.5 · #93D4BE

PPG

San Juan Spritz 17-29

ΔE 2 · #97D4C0

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 2.5 · #94D2BF

Benjamin Moore

Return 2038-50

ΔE 2.6 · #96DEC8

Valspar

Fresh Mist 5008-9C

ΔE 4.3 · #9AE1D1

Vista Paint

Fantasy Isle K-276

ΔE 4.5 · #9FD3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 4.8 · #A8E3CC

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6 · #91D0C5

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 6 · #96DFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 6.2 · #87DCCE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 10.7 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.2 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 18.3 · #C8D4BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#96D8C3

#D897AC

Analogous

#97D8A3

#96D8C3

#97CCD8

Triadic

#96D8C3

#C497D8

#D8C497

Split-Complementary

#96D8C3

#D897CC

#D8A397

Tetradic

#96D8C3

#A397D8

#D897AC

#CCD897

Monochromatic

#3A9C7D

#5FC4A4

#96D8C3

#CFEDE3

#ECF8F4

Rectangle

#96D8C3

#97ACD8

#D897AC

#D8C497

Compound

#96D8C3

#97CCD8

#D897AC

#D8A397

Variations

Lighter

#ACE0D0

#C3E5DA

#DEEEE9

Darker

#5FC7A6

#329878

#1C5A46

Saturation

#AEC1BB

#97D8C4

#83ECCB

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96D8C3

#C3C3C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96D8C3

#CFCFC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96D8C3

#9BD4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pageant Green 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

#B0CFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96D8C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DD4D2

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C3758E

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: #96D8C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #96D8C3;

CSS Variable

--color-pageant-green: #96D8C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pageant-green': '#96D8C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96D8C3] text-[#96D8C3]

SCSS

$pageant-green: #96D8C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96D8C3?

#96D8C3 is Pageant Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96D8C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pageant Green?

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

What colors pair well with Pageant Green?

Pageant Green 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 Pageant Green?

You can download Pageant Green 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 Pageant Green?

The hex code is #96D8C3. In RGB it's 150, 216, 195, and in HSL it's 161°, 46%, 72%.

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