GREENS

Leek

#98D98E

RGB 152, 217, 142 · HSL 112°, 50%, 70% · CMYK 30, 0, 35, 15

Leek is #98D98E in HEX — rgb(152, 217, 142), hsl(112°, 50%, 70%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 35%, 15%).

Leek pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 112°, 50%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#98D98E

RGB152, 217, 142

HSL112°, 50%, 70%

HSV112°, 35%, 85%

CMYK30, 0, 35, 15

Decimal10017166

CSS RGBrgb(152, 217, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(112, 50%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Retro S23H4

ΔE 3.1 · #9DDC96

Vista Paint

Amazon Trail K-314

ΔE 4 · #8BD385

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 4 · #9ED686

Behr

Brookview M400-4

ΔE 5.4 · #93D782

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 5.5 · #91CB7D

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2032-40

ΔE 6.1 · #89D27F

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 6.5 · #90C881

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 11.5 · #7AB96E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 12 · #91BF81

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 12.6 · #99C285

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 13.3 · #8AC867

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 14.1 · #95D3A3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 15.7 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 20.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 21.4 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 28.8 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

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

#98D98E

#CF8CD9

Analogous

#BDD98C

#98D98E

#8CD9A8

Triadic

#98D98E

#8C96D9

#D98C96

Split-Complementary

#98D98E

#A88CD9

#D98CBD

Tetradic

#98D98E

#8CBDD9

#CF8CD9

#D9A88C

Monochromatic

#419933

#62C653

#98D98E

#CBECC6

#EEF9EC

Rectangle

#98D98E

#8CD9CF

#CF8CD9

#D98C96

Compound

#98D98E

#8CD9A8

#CF8CD9

#D98CBD

Variations

Lighter

#ABE0A3

#C3E5BE

#DDEEDB

Darker

#64CA54

#3B982C

#215A18

Saturation

#AABEA7

#96D98C

#88EC79

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98D98E

#CBC091

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98D98E

#D0D09B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98D98E

#A2CED2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Leek 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

#B1CF86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98D98E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FD4AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#B86CC4

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: #98D98E;

CSS — background

background-color: #98D98E;

CSS Variable

--color-leek: #98D98E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leek': '#98D98E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98D98E] text-[#98D98E]

SCSS

$leek: #98D98E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98D98E?

#98D98E is Leek, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #98D98E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leek?

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

What colors pair well with Leek?

Leek 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 Leek?

You can download Leek 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 Leek?

The hex code is #98D98E. In RGB it's 152, 217, 142, and in HSL it's 112°, 50%, 70%.

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