GREENS

Overt Green

#97A554

RGB 151, 165, 84 · HSL 70°, 33%, 49% · CMYK 8, 0, 49, 35

Overt Green is #97A554 in HEX — rgb(151, 165, 84), hsl(70°, 33%, 49%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 49%, 35%).

Overt Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 33%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#97A554

RGB151, 165, 84

HSL70°, 33%, 49%

HSV70°, 49%, 65%

CMYK8, 0, 49, 35

Decimal9938260

CSS RGBrgb(151, 165, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 33%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

Exact match

PPG

Do Not Disturb 1117-6

ΔE 1.9 · #99A456

Benjamin Moore

Huntington 406

ΔE 3 · #96A64F

Dulux

Nasturtium Shoot S21F8

ΔE 5.1 · #899F49

Behr

Tate Olive 390F-6

ΔE 5.1 · #8E984B

Vista Paint

Totally Cool C-786

ΔE 6.2 · #90984F

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 6.6 · #9C9C4B

Valspar

Mardi Gras Green 6002-6B

ΔE 7 · #93AB64

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 7.5 · #909853

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.7 · #999950

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 7.7 · #92A15F

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 8.3 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 12.4 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 17.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.7 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 20.7 · #C7DF89

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#97A554

#6154A6

Analogous

#A68B54

#97A554

#6FA654

Triadic

#97A554

#5498A6

#A65498

Split-Complementary

#97A554

#546FA6

#8B54A6

Tetradic

#97A554

#54A68B

#6154A6

#A6546F

Monochromatic

#3B4020

#6A733A

#97A554

#B7C185

#D5DBB8

Rectangle

#97A554

#54A661

#6154A6

#A65498

Compound

#97A554

#6FA654

#6154A6

#8B54A6

Variations

Lighter

#AEB975

#C0C79B

#D8DCC7

Darker

#7B8741

#555E2C

#323719

Saturation

#858971

#98A654

#B4D02A

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97A554

#A89B56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97A554

#A3A363

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97A554

#9C9BA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Overt 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

#B1A85A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97A554

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EAD7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#564C88

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: #97A554;

CSS — background

background-color: #97A554;

CSS Variable

--color-overt-green: #97A554;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'overt-green': '#97A554' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97A554] text-[#97A554]

SCSS

$overt-green: #97A554;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97A554?

#97A554 is Overt Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #97A554 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Overt Green?

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

What colors pair well with Overt Green?

Overt 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 Overt Green?

You can download Overt 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 Overt Green?

The hex code is #97A554. In RGB it's 151, 165, 84, and in HSL it's 70°, 33%, 49%.

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