GREENS

Return

#96DEC8

RGB 150, 222, 200 · HSL 162°, 52%, 73% · CMYK 32, 0, 10, 13

Return is #96DEC8 in HEX — rgb(150, 222, 200), hsl(162°, 52%, 73%), cmyk(32%, 0%, 10%, 13%).

Return pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 52%, 73%. 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#96DEC8

RGB150, 222, 200

HSL162°, 52%, 73%

HSV162°, 32%, 87%

CMYK32, 0, 10, 13

Decimal9887432

CSS RGBrgb(150, 222, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 52%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Return 2038-50

Exact match

PPG

Almost Aqua 1229-3

ΔE 1.3 · #98DDC5

Behr

Pageant Green MQ4-17

ΔE 2.6 · #96D8C3

Dulux

Chloride S26G3

ΔE 2.8 · #93D7BF

Valspar

Mermaid's Song 6001-9C

ΔE 3.5 · #99E1D1

Vista Paint

Irish Isle K-268

ΔE 3.8 · #87DBC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 4.7 · #A8E3CC

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jade DE5681

ΔE 4.9 · #A2EBD8

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 5.3 · #87DCCE

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 5.9 · #96DFD4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 7.9 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 11 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.1 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.1 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.3 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 19.9 · #D4E2C8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#96DEC8

#DE96AC

Analogous

#96DEA5

#96DEC8

#96D0DE

Triadic

#96DEC8

#C896DE

#DEC896

Split-Complementary

#96DEC8

#DE96D0

#DEA596

Tetradic

#96DEC8

#A596DE

#DE96AC

#D0DE96

Monochromatic

#35A784

#5CCCAA

#96DEC8

#D0F0E7

#ECF9F5

Rectangle

#96DEC8

#96ACDE

#DE96AC

#DEC896

Compound

#96DEC8

#96D0DE

#DE96AC

#DEA596

Variations

Lighter

#ABE5D3

#C3E8DD

#DEF0EA

Darker

#5BCFAC

#2CA17E

#185F4A

Saturation

#AFC5BE

#96DEC8

#86EECF

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96DEC8

#C7C7CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96DEC8

#D4D4CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96DEC8

#9BDAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Return 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

#B0D3B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96DEC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DD8D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#C9738D

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: #96DEC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #96DEC8;

CSS Variable

--color-return: #96DEC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'return': '#96DEC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96DEC8] text-[#96DEC8]

SCSS

$return: #96DEC8;

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#8AD7C5 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96DEC8?

#96DEC8 is Return, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96DEC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Return?

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

What colors pair well with Return?

Return 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 Return?

You can download Return 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 Return?

The hex code is #96DEC8. In RGB it's 150, 222, 200, and in HSL it's 162°, 52%, 73%.

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