GREYS

Leek Green

#979C84

RGB 151, 156, 132 · HSL 73°, 11%, 56% · CMYK 3, 0, 15, 39

Leek Green is #979C84 in HEX — rgb(151, 156, 132), hsl(73°, 11%, 56%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 15%, 39%).

Leek Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 73°, 11%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#979C84

RGB151, 156, 132

HSL73°, 11%, 56%

HSV73°, 15%, 61%

CMYK3, 0, 15, 39

Decimal9936004

CSS RGBrgb(151, 156, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 11%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shadow Taupe BNC-24

ΔE 0.7 · #989C83

Dulux

Herbalist S20B4

ΔE 1 · #979E86

Benjamin Moore

Homestead CC-724

ΔE 1.1 · #949981

Sherwin-Williams

Green Onyx SW9128

ΔE 1.3 · #989A82

Valspar

Tuscan Olive 5004-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #949A84

Hallman-Lindsay

Wainscot Green historic-wainscot-green

ΔE 1.8 · #9C9D85

Dunn-Edwards

Fair Spring DE6264

ΔE 1.9 · #93977F

Vista Paint

Wainscot Green C-1397

ΔE 2 · #9D9E85

PPG

Cavern Moss 1124-5

ΔE 2.4 · #92987D

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3 · #A1A189

Kilz

Weeping Willow TB-77

ΔE 3.4 · #919B88

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 5.9 · #A5A392

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 6.7 · #8B8C7A

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.6 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 16.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#979C84

#88829B

Analogous

#9B9482

#979C84

#899B82

Triadic

#979C84

#82969B

#9B8296

Split-Complementary

#979C84

#82899B

#94829B

Tetradic

#979C84

#829B94

#88829B

#9B8289

Monochromatic

#464A3B

#6F745D

#979C84

#BABDAD

#DEDFD7

Rectangle

#979C84

#829B88

#88829B

#9B8296

Compound

#979C84

#899B82

#88829B

#94829B

Variations

Lighter

#ABAF9B

#BFC2B5

#D9DBD5

Darker

#7A7F65

#545845

#313328

Saturation

#91938B

#969B82

#B2CD51

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#979C84

#9D9885

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#979C84

#9B9B87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#979C84

#99989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Leek Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#B1A27E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#979C84

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EA7A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#685B98

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: #979C84;

CSS — background

background-color: #979C84;

CSS Variable

--color-leek-green: #979C84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leek-green': '#979C84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#979C84] text-[#979C84]

SCSS

$leek-green: #979C84;

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#939880 · ΔE 1.5

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#9C9E87 · ΔE 1.7

Raintree Green

#9A9C87 · ΔE 2.1

Kennebunkport Green

#919D82 · ΔE 3.2

Cypress Green

#A3A187 · ΔE 3.9

Creekside Green

#9A9885 · ΔE 4.0

Stanley Park

#A39F87 · ΔE 4.1

High Park

#8C9985 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979C84?

#979C84 is Leek Green, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #979C84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leek Green?

Leek Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Leek Green?

Leek Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Leek Green?

You can download Leek 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 Leek Green?

The hex code is #979C84. In RGB it's 151, 156, 132, and in HSL it's 73°, 11%, 56%.

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