GREENS

Green Apple Peels

#97B35D

RGB 151, 179, 93 · HSL 80°, 36%, 53% · CMYK 16, 0, 48, 30

Green Apple Peels is #97B35D in HEX — rgb(151, 179, 93), hsl(80°, 36%, 53%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 48%, 30%).

Green Apple Peels pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 36%, 53%. 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#97B35D

RGB151, 179, 93

HSL80°, 36%, 53%

HSV80°, 48%, 70%

CMYK16, 0, 48, 30

Decimal9941853

CSS RGBrgb(151, 179, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 36%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Green Apple Peels K-369

Exact match

Valspar

Chopped Chive 6006-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #96B55C

PPG

Wright Spring Green FLLW396

ΔE 3.2 · #96AF54

Behr

Mossy Cavern M350-5

ΔE 4 · #9CBD68

Benjamin Moore

Blooming 413

ΔE 4.4 · #9CBA5C

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 4.5 · #9AB758

Dulux

Golden Delicious S21G6

ΔE 6.5 · #9DC163

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 6.9 · #93BA59

Sherwin-Williams

Stay in Lime SW9032

ΔE 6.9 · #9FAC5C

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 9.3 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 9.5 · #B0C05D

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 11.3 · #93C460

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.3 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 14.7 · #8AC867

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 15 · #999950

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 21.2 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#97B35D

#795CB2

Analogous

#B2A45C

#97B35D

#6AB25C

Triadic

#97B35D

#5C96B2

#B25C96

Split-Complementary

#97B35D

#5C6AB2

#A45CB2

Tetradic

#97B35D

#5CB2A4

#795CB2

#B25C6A

Monochromatic

#425026

#6D843E

#97B35D

#B7CB90

#D9E3C4

Rectangle

#97B35D

#5CB279

#795CB2

#B25C96

Compound

#97B35D

#6AB25C

#795CB2

#A45CB2

Variations

Lighter

#ABC27D

#BECDA1

#D9E0CA

Darker

#7A9543

#54682D

#313D19

Saturation

#8B947A

#96B25C

#A2D936

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97B35D

#B1A460

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97B35D

#AFAF6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97B35D

#9EA8AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Apple Peels 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

#B1B361

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97B35D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EB885

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#675096

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: #97B35D;

CSS — background

background-color: #97B35D;

CSS Variable

--color-green-apple-peels: #97B35D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-apple-peels': '#97B35D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97B35D] text-[#97B35D]

SCSS

$green-apple-peels: #97B35D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97B35D?

#97B35D is Green Apple Peels, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #97B35D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Apple Peels?

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

What colors pair well with Green Apple Peels?

Green Apple Peels 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 Green Apple Peels?

You can download Green Apple Peels 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 Green Apple Peels?

The hex code is #97B35D. In RGB it's 151, 179, 93, and in HSL it's 80°, 36%, 53%.

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