GREENS

Low Tide

#99D1A4

RGB 153, 209, 164 · HSL 132°, 38%, 71% · CMYK 27, 0, 22, 18

Low Tide is #99D1A4 in HEX — rgb(153, 209, 164), hsl(132°, 38%, 71%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 22%, 18%).

Low Tide pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 132°, 38%, 71%. 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#99D1A4

RGB153, 209, 164

HSL132°, 38%, 71%

HSV132°, 27%, 82%

CMYK27, 0, 22, 18

Decimal10080676

CSS RGBrgb(153, 209, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 38%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 1.4 · #99CEA0

Vista Paint

Garden Goddess C-728

ΔE 2.6 · #9DD09F

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #95D3A3

Behr

Copper Patina S410-4

ΔE 2.8 · #98CF9D

Dulux

Frost Gum S24G4

ΔE 3.3 · #8ECB9C

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 4.3 · #94D8AC

Valspar

Fresh Meadow 6002-7C

ΔE 4.7 · #8ECA97

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 5.2 · #9ACDA9

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 5.4 · #8EC298

Benjamin Moore

Lotus 571

ΔE 5.5 · #AADFB4

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.3 · #A2C8A1

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9.6 · #75C89E

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 10.9 · #B5D1AB

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 11.2 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.8 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 14.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#99D1A4

#D199C6

Analogous

#AAD199

#99D1A4

#99D1C0

Triadic

#99D1A4

#A499D1

#D1A499

Split-Complementary

#99D1A4

#C099D1

#D199AA

Tetradic

#99D1A4

#99AAD1

#D199C6

#D1C099

Monochromatic

#419051

#64B975

#99D1A4

#CEE9D3

#EDF7EF

Rectangle

#99D1A4

#99C6D1

#D199C6

#D1A499

Compound

#99D1A4

#99D1C0

#D199C6

#D199AA

Variations

Lighter

#ADDAB6

#C4E1CA

#DEECE1

Darker

#65BD76

#3A8D4B

#21532B

Saturation

#ADBDB0

#99D1A4

#82E896

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99D1A4

#C2BCA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99D1A4

#C9C9AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99D1A4

#A0CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Low Tide 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

#B2C996

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99D1A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FCEBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BB79AD

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: #99D1A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #99D1A4;

CSS Variable

--color-low-tide: #99D1A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'low-tide': '#99D1A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99D1A4] text-[#99D1A4]

SCSS

$low-tide: #99D1A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99D1A4?

#99D1A4 is Low Tide, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #99D1A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Low Tide?

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

What colors pair well with Low Tide?

Low Tide 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 Low Tide?

You can download Low Tide 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 Low Tide?

The hex code is #99D1A4. In RGB it's 153, 209, 164, and in HSL it's 132°, 38%, 71%.

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