GREENS

Misty Moss

#97C5A7

RGB 151, 197, 167 · HSL 141°, 28%, 68% · CMYK 23, 0, 15, 23

Misty Moss is #97C5A7 in HEX — rgb(151, 197, 167), hsl(141°, 28%, 68%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 15%, 23%).

Misty Moss pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 28%, 68%. 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#97C5A7

RGB151, 197, 167

HSL141°, 28%, 68%

HSV141°, 23%, 77%

CMYK23, 0, 15, 23

Decimal9946535

CSS RGBrgb(151, 197, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(141, 28%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Misty Moss N420-3

Exact match

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 2.6 · #8FC2A7

Vista Paint

Mini Green C-735

ΔE 2.7 · #9DC4A8

Dulux

Calculus S24E3

ΔE 3.2 · #A1CCB0

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 3.2 · #9FCDB1

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9CCDAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

ΔE 3.3 · #9FC5AA

Dunn-Edwards

Potted Plant DE5626

ΔE 4.3 · #9ECCA7

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 4.4 · #96BB9F

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 4.4 · #9ACDA9

Benjamin Moore

Spruce 2035-50

ΔE 5.3 · #A4CEB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 5.5 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 6.5 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.4 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.9 · #75C89E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.1 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#97C5A7

#C497B4

Analogous

#9DC497

#97C5A7

#97C4BD

Triadic

#97C5A7

#A797C4

#C4A797

Split-Complementary

#97C5A7

#BD97C4

#C4979D

Tetradic

#97C5A7

#979DC4

#C497B4

#C4BD97

Monochromatic

#467C59

#66A97D

#97C5A7

#C8E0D0

#EFF6F1

Rectangle

#97C5A7

#97B4C4

#C497B4

#C4A797

Compound

#97C5A7

#97C4BD

#C497B4

#C4979D

Variations

Lighter

#ABD0B8

#C2DACB

#DDE8E1

Darker

#69AD80

#427D57

#264932

Saturation

#A7B4AB

#97C4A7

#79E29E

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97C5A7

#B8B4A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97C5A7

#BEBEAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97C5A7

#9CC0C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Misty Moss 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

#B1C098

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97C5A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EC5BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#AE789B

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: #97C5A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #97C5A7;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-moss: #97C5A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-moss': '#97C5A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97C5A7] text-[#97C5A7]

SCSS

$misty-moss: #97C5A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97C5A7?

#97C5A7 is Misty Moss, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #97C5A7 warm or cool?

Misty Moss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Misty Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Moss?

Misty Moss 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 Misty Moss?

You can download Misty Moss 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 Misty Moss?

The hex code is #97C5A7. In RGB it's 151, 197, 167, and in HSL it's 141°, 28%, 68%.

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