GREENS

Pesto Green

#98A98C

RGB 152, 169, 140 · HSL 95°, 14%, 61% · CMYK 10, 0, 17, 34

Pesto Green is #98A98C in HEX — rgb(152, 169, 140), hsl(95°, 14%, 61%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 34%).

Pesto Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 14%, 61%. 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#98A98C

RGB152, 169, 140

HSL95°, 14%, 61%

HSV95°, 17%, 66%

CMYK10, 0, 17, 34

Decimal10004876

CSS RGBrgb(152, 169, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 14%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pesto Green PPU11-5

Exact match

Dulux

Zucchini Cream S22C4

ΔE 0.5 · #98A98B

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 1.3 · #94A68A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Glade 744

ΔE 2.2 · #98AD8E

Benjamin Moore

Greenwich 445

ΔE 2.4 · #94A68D

Vista Paint

Hidden Glade C-743

ΔE 2.7 · #97AD8D

Sherwin-Williams

Agate Green SW7742

ΔE 3.1 · #8EA486

Valspar

Jungle Chameleon 5008-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #A0A98A

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Sod DE5655

ΔE 3.4 · #91A085

PPG

Edamame 1030-4 · 11-23

ΔE 4.4 · #9CA389

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 5.1 · #A3AB94

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.1 · #9AB68E

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 8.4 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 9.4 · #969873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#98A98C

#9E8EA9

Analogous

#A7A98E

#98A98C

#8EA990

Triadic

#98A98C

#8E99A9

#A98E99

Split-Complementary

#98A98C

#908EA9

#A98EA7

Tetradic

#98A98C

#8EA7A9

#9E8EA9

#A9908E

Monochromatic

#4D5A44

#738665

#98A98C

#C0CAB9

#E8EBE5

Rectangle

#98A98C

#8EA99E

#9E8EA9

#A98E99

Compound

#98A98C

#8EA990

#9E8EA9

#A98EA7

Variations

Lighter

#AEBBA4

#C2CABC

#DCE0D9

Darker

#798F6A

#536348

#303A2A

Saturation

#9BA097

#99A98E

#92D463

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98A98C

#A6A18D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98A98C

#A6A690

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98A98C

#9BA4A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pesto 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

#B1AB84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98A98C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FB0A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8966A3

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: #98A98C;

CSS — background

background-color: #98A98C;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto-green: #98A98C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto-green': '#98A98C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98A98C] text-[#98A98C]

SCSS

$pesto-green: #98A98C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98A98C?

#98A98C is Pesto Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #98A98C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pesto Green?

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

What colors pair well with Pesto Green?

Pesto 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 Pesto Green?

You can download Pesto 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 Pesto Green?

The hex code is #98A98C. In RGB it's 152, 169, 140, and in HSL it's 95°, 14%, 61%.

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