GREENS

Sunstone

#96DCAD

RGB 150, 220, 173 · HSL 140°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 32, 0, 21, 14

Sunstone is #96DCAD in HEX — rgb(150, 220, 173), hsl(140°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 21%, 14%).

Sunstone pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 50%, 73%. 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#96DCAD

RGB150, 220, 173

HSL140°, 50%, 73%

HSV140°, 32%, 86%

CMYK32, 0, 21, 14

Decimal9886893

CSS RGBrgb(150, 220, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunstone M430-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 2.1 · #94D8AC

Dulux

Overtone S24H3

ΔE 3.7 · #A4E3B2

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 3.8 · #95D3A3

Benjamin Moore

Bud 2033-50

ΔE 4.6 · #A7E4B6

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 5 · #86D2A9

Vista Paint

Sage Brush Place K-299

ΔE 5.7 · #8DD0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 6.5 · #AADEB2

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 7.5 · #79D0A7

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 8.8 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 10.3 · #8EC298

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.7 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 12.6 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 15.3 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 16.4 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#96DCAD

#DD98C6

Analogous

#A3DD98

#96DCAD

#98DDD1

Triadic

#96DCAD

#AF98DD

#DDAF98

Split-Complementary

#96DCAD

#D198DD

#DD98A3

Tetradic

#96DCAD

#98A3DD

#DD98C6

#DDD198

Monochromatic

#37A45B

#5EC982

#96DCAD

#D1F0DB

#ECF9F0

Rectangle

#96DCAD

#98C6DD

#DD98C6

#DDAF98

Compound

#96DCAD

#98DDD1

#DD98C6

#DD98A3

Variations

Lighter

#ACE3BF

#C4E7D0

#DEEFE4

Darker

#5DCD82

#2E9F54

#195E30

Saturation

#B0C4B7

#98DDAF

#87EEA9

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96DCAD

#C9C4B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96DCAD

#D2D2B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96DCAD

#9ED4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sunstone 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

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How it looks under different light

#B0D29D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96DCAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DD7C1

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.

#C775AC

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: #96DCAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #96DCAD;

CSS Variable

--color-sunstone: #96DCAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunstone': '#96DCAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96DCAD] text-[#96DCAD]

SCSS

$sunstone: #96DCAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96DCAD?

#96DCAD is Sunstone, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #96DCAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunstone?

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

What colors pair well with Sunstone?

Sunstone 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 Sunstone?

You can download Sunstone 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 Sunstone?

The hex code is #96DCAD. In RGB it's 150, 220, 173, and in HSL it's 140°, 50%, 73%.

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