GREENS

Mint Twist

#97CAB7

RGB 151, 202, 183 · HSL 158°, 32%, 69% · CMYK 25, 0, 9, 21

Mint Twist is #97CAB7 in HEX — rgb(151, 202, 183), hsl(158°, 32%, 69%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 9%, 21%).

Mint Twist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 32%, 69%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#97CAB7

RGB151, 202, 183

HSL158°, 32%, 69%

HSV158°, 25%, 79%

CMYK25, 0, 9, 21

Decimal9947831

CSS RGBrgb(151, 202, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 32%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mint Twist S26E3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Key 620

ΔE 1.8 · #98CCBC

Behr

Gray Morning 490F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #99C6B2

Vista Paint

Catarina Green C-707

ΔE 2.7 · #90C3B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 2.7 · #90C4B4

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #91C2B0

PPG

Tarreyton 1140-3

ΔE 4.1 · #A1CDBF

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.1 · #94D2BF

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 4.1 · #89C6B7

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 5.3 · #A8CEB6

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 5.6 · #91D0C5

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.5 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.5 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 8.5 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 13.2 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.1 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#97CAB7

#C997A9

Analogous

#97C99D

#97CAB7

#97C3C9

Triadic

#97CAB7

#B797C9

#C9B797

Split-Complementary

#97CAB7

#C997C3

#C99D97

Tetradic

#97CAB7

#9D97C9

#C997A9

#C3C997

Monochromatic

#44836C

#64AF94

#97CAB7

#C9E3DA

#EEF6F3

Rectangle

#97CAB7

#97A9C9

#C997A9

#C9B797

Compound

#97CAB7

#97C3C9

#C997A9

#C99D97

Variations

Lighter

#ACD4C5

#C3DCD3

#DDEAE5

Darker

#66B397

#3F836A

#244D3E

Saturation

#A8B8B2

#97C9B7

#7CE4BE

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#97CAB7

#B9B9B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97CAB7

#C3C3BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97CAB7

#9BC6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Twist 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

#B1C4A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97CAB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EC9C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#B2798E

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: #97CAB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #97CAB7;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-twist: #97CAB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-twist': '#97CAB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97CAB7] text-[#97CAB7]

SCSS

$mint-twist: #97CAB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97CAB7?

#97CAB7 is Mint Twist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #97CAB7 warm or cool?

Mint Twist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mint Twist?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Twist?

Mint Twist 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 Mint Twist?

You can download Mint Twist 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 Mint Twist?

The hex code is #97CAB7. In RGB it's 151, 202, 183, and in HSL it's 158°, 32%, 69%.

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