GREENS

Hidden Glade

#97AD8D

RGB 151, 173, 141 · HSL 101°, 16%, 62% · CMYK 13, 0, 18, 32

Hidden Glade is #97AD8D in HEX — rgb(151, 173, 141), hsl(101°, 16%, 62%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 18%, 32%).

Hidden Glade pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 101°, 16%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#97AD8D

RGB151, 173, 141

HSL101°, 16%, 62%

HSV101°, 18%, 68%

CMYK13, 0, 18, 32

Decimal9940365

CSS RGBrgb(151, 173, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(101, 16%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hidden Glade C-743

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Glade 744

ΔE 0.7 · #98AD8E

Dulux

Cardoon S21D4

ΔE 1.6 · #9BAE8C

Sherwin-Williams

Nurture Green SW6451

ΔE 1.7 · #98B092

Behr

Aged Eucalyptus BNC-27

ΔE 2.5 · #8FA787

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 3.3 · #9AAF89

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 3.4 · #94A68A

Valspar

Blue Grass Mood 5006-6A

ΔE 3.7 · #8CA78B

Dunn-Edwards

Mermaid's Cove DE5641

ΔE 3.9 · #8AA786

Benjamin Moore

Sea CW-515

ΔE 4.5 · #A4B793

PPG

Pear Cactus 1130-5

ΔE 4.9 · #91AF88

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 5.5 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 7.2 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 10.4 · #B9BA99

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

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

#97AD8D

#A48FAE

Analogous

#A8AE8F

#97AD8D

#8FAE94

Triadic

#97AD8D

#8F98AE

#AE8F98

Split-Complementary

#97AD8D

#948FAE

#AE8FA8

Tetradic

#97AD8D

#8FA8AE

#A48FAE

#AE948F

Monochromatic

#4D5F45

#718B65

#97AD8D

#C1CEBB

#E9EEE7

Rectangle

#97AD8D

#8FAEA4

#A48FAE

#AE8F98

Compound

#97AD8D

#8FAE94

#A48FAE

#AE8FA8

Variations

Lighter

#ADBEA5

#C2CDBD

#DCE1D9

Darker

#779469

#516648

#2F3C29

Saturation

#9CA399

#98AE8F

#89D666

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97AD8D

#A8A38F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97AD8D

#AAAA92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97AD8D

#9AA8AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hidden Glade 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

#B1AE85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97AD8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EB3A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#9168A5

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: #97AD8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #97AD8D;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-glade: #97AD8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-glade': '#97AD8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97AD8D] text-[#97AD8D]

SCSS

$hidden-glade: #97AD8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97AD8D?

#97AD8D is Hidden Glade, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #97AD8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Glade?

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

What colors pair well with Hidden Glade?

Hidden Glade 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 Hidden Glade?

You can download Hidden Glade 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 Hidden Glade?

The hex code is #97AD8D. In RGB it's 151, 173, 141, and in HSL it's 101°, 16%, 62%.

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