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 GreenMQ4-17

Exact match

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Dulux

Pop ShopS26F3

ΔE 1.5 · #93D4BE

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PPG

San Juan Spritz17-29

ΔE 2 · #97D4C0

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Dunn-Edwards

WintermintDE5689

ΔE 2.5 · #94D2BF

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Benjamin Moore

Return2038-50

ΔE 2.6 · #96DEC8

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Valspar

Fresh Mist5008-9C

ΔE 4.3 · #9AE1D1

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Vista Paint

Fantasy IsleK-276

ΔE 4.5 · #9FD3BF

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Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower714

ΔE 4.8 · #A8E3CC

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IKEA

IKEA165165

ΔE 6 · #91D0C5

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Kilz

Polished TurquoiseRG140-01

ΔE 6 · #96DFD4

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Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing TealSW6937

ΔE 6.2 · #87DCCE

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Colorhouse

Water .07Water-07

ΔE 10.7 · #A6CDC2

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RAL

Light Green6027

ΔE 11.1 · #84C3BE

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Farrow & Ball

Arsenic214

ΔE 13 · #84B59C

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 15.2 · #75C89E

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Dutch Boy

PerspectiveDCP-0749

ΔE 18.3 · #C8D4BE

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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

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Pageant Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E9F7F2
Tint #D4EFE7
Tint #C0E8DB
Tint #ABE0CF
Base #96D8C3
Shade #5FC4A4
Shade #3A9C7D
Shade #256550
Shade #112D24

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)

Aa

vs White

1.63:1

Fail

Aa

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

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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