GREENS

Dead 99

#99DEAD

RGB 153, 222, 173 · HSL 137°, 51%, 74% · CMYK 31, 0, 22, 13

Dead 99 is #99DEAD in HEX — rgb(153, 222, 173), hsl(137°, 51%, 74%), cmyk(31%, 0%, 22%, 13%).

Dead 99 pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 137°, 51%, 74%. 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#99DEAD

RGB153, 222, 173

HSL137°, 51%, 74%

HSV137°, 31%, 87%

CMYK31, 0, 22, 13

Decimal10084013

CSS RGBrgb(153, 222, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 51%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunstone M430-4

ΔE 1.3 · #96DCAD

Dulux

Overtone S24H3

ΔE 2.9 · #A4E3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful Pastures DE5661

ΔE 3.2 · #94D8AC

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 4.1 · #95D3A3

Benjamin Moore

Bud 2033-50

ΔE 4.2 · #A7E4B6

Valspar

Garden Sprout 6004-9C

ΔE 5.1 · #96D49D

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 6.4 · #ABDEB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 6.5 · #AADEB2

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 6.9 · #92D599

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 9.8 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 9.8 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 11 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 13 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 15.4 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 15.7 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19.3 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#99DEAD

#DF9BCB

Analogous

#AADF9B

#99DEAD

#9BDFD0

Triadic

#99DEAD

#AE9BDF

#DFAE9B

Split-Complementary

#99DEAD

#D09BDF

#DF9BAA

Tetradic

#99DEAD

#9BAADF

#DF9BCB

#DFD09B

Monochromatic

#37A957

#61CC7F

#99DEAD

#D5F1DD

#ECF9EF

Rectangle

#99DEAD

#9BCBDF

#DF9BCB

#DFAE9B

Compound

#99DEAD

#9BDFD0

#DF9BCB

#DF9BAA

Variations

Lighter

#AFE5BE

#C6E8D0

#E0F0E4

Darker

#5FCF7F

#2EA24F

#19602D

Saturation

#B3C7B8

#9BDFAE

#8BEFA7

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99DEAD

#CBC6B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99DEAD

#D4D4B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99DEAD

#A1D6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dead 99 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

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How it looks under different light

#B2D39D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99DEAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FD8C1

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.

#C977B2

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: #99DEAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #99DEAD;

CSS Variable

--color-dead-99: #99DEAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dead-99': '#99DEAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99DEAD] text-[#99DEAD]

SCSS

$dead-99: #99DEAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99DEAD?

#99DEAD is Dead 99, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #99DEAD warm or cool?

Dead 99 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dead 99?

Dead 99 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Dead 99?

Dead 99 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 Dead 99?

You can download Dead 99 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 Dead 99?

The hex code is #99DEAD. In RGB it's 153, 222, 173, and in HSL it's 137°, 51%, 74%.

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