GREENS

Science Experiment

#97A53F

RGB 151, 165, 63 · HSL 68°, 45%, 45% · CMYK 8, 0, 62, 35

Science Experiment is #97A53F in HEX — rgb(151, 165, 63), hsl(68°, 45%, 45%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 62%, 35%).

Science Experiment pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 45%, 45%. 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#97A53F

RGB151, 165, 63

HSL68°, 45%, 45%

HSV68°, 62%, 65%

CMYK8, 0, 62, 35

Decimal9938239

CSS RGBrgb(151, 165, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 45%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 3.1 · #91A135

Dulux

Gecko S20F9

ΔE 3.6 · #8C9E3B

Vista Paint

Science Experiment C-780

ΔE 3.9 · #91A032

Behr

Intoxication PPU10-5

ΔE 4.9 · #A1AC4E

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 5.3 · #93AB3E

Benjamin Moore

Perennial 405

ΔE 6.9 · #A8B655

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 7.5 · #9AA22B

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 8.4 · #929437

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 9.9 · #97A554

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 10 · #A1B841

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 10.1 · #B0C05D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 14.1 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 16.9 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 21.8 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24.2 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 26.5 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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 UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#97A53F

#4D3FA6

Analogous

#A6813F

#97A53F

#65A63F

Triadic

#97A53F

#3F99A6

#A63F99

Split-Complementary

#97A53F

#3F65A6

#813FA6

Tetradic

#97A53F

#3FA681

#4D3FA6

#A63F65

Monochromatic

#333715

#666F2A

#97A53F

#BBC76B

#D4DCA3

Rectangle

#97A53F

#3FA64D

#4D3FA6

#A63F99

Compound

#97A53F

#65A63F

#4D3FA6

#813FA6

Variations

Lighter

#B4C15C

#C2CB8B

#D9DDBE

Darker

#7C8730

#565E20

#333812

Saturation

#7E8263

#99A63F

#B0C620

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97A53F

#A99A42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97A53F

#A3A356

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97A53F

#9D9AA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Science Experiment 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

#B1A84A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97A53F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EAD6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#463C87

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #97A53F;

CSS — background

background-color: #97A53F;

CSS Variable

--color-science-experiment: #97A53F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'science-experiment': '#97A53F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97A53F] text-[#97A53F]

SCSS

$science-experiment: #97A53F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97A53F?

#97A53F is Science Experiment, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #97A53F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Science Experiment?

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

What colors pair well with Science Experiment?

Science Experiment 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 Science Experiment?

You can download Science Experiment 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 Science Experiment?

The hex code is #97A53F. In RGB it's 151, 165, 63, and in HSL it's 68°, 45%, 45%.

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