GREENS

Green

#9DBF3A

RGB 157, 191, 58 · HSL 75°, 53%, 49% · CMYK 18, 0, 70, 25

Green is #9DBF3A in HEX — rgb(157, 191, 58), hsl(75°, 53%, 49%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 70%, 25%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 53%, 49%. 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#9DBF3A

RGB157, 191, 58

HSL75°, 53%, 49%

HSV75°, 70%, 75%

CMYK18, 0, 70, 25

Decimal10338106

CSS RGBrgb(157, 191, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 53%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 2.1 · #98BE3C

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 2.2 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Parakeet Green 6010-10

ΔE 3.3 · #A7C443

Dulux

Aerobic Fix S20G7

ΔE 4.7 · #A6C348

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 5.5 · #9ABA25

Benjamin Moore

Tequila 2028-30

ΔE 6.1 · #A7BB33

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 7.8 · #A3CD39

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 7.8 · #AFD54F

Behr

Citrus Peel P360-5

ΔE 8.4 · #AFD548

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 14.5 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 15.6 · #91A135

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 16.5 · #9AB758

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 22.4 · #57A639

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 25.9 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 28.5 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 35.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#9DBF3A

#5C3BBF

Analogous

#BF9E3B

#9DBF3A

#5CBF3B

Triadic

#9DBF3A

#3B9EBF

#BF3B9E

Split-Complementary

#9DBF3A

#3B5CBF

#9E3BBF

Tetradic

#9DBF3A

#3BBF9E

#5C3BBF

#BF3B5C

Monochromatic

#3D4A17

#6E8529

#9DBF3A

#BCD473

#D8E6AD

Rectangle

#9DBF3A

#3BBF5C

#5C3BBF

#BF3B9E

Compound

#9DBF3A

#5CBF3B

#5C3BBF

#9E3BBF

Variations

Lighter

#B3CE60

#C3D48E

#DAE2C1

Darker

#809C2C

#596D1D

#344010

Saturation

#879169

#9EBF3B

#ADDD1D

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DBF3A

#BEAD40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DBF3A

#BABA5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DBF3A

#A6B1B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#B5BC47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DBF3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2C16B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#523A9A

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #9DBF3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DBF3A;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #9DBF3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#9DBF3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DBF3A] text-[#9DBF3A]

SCSS

$green: #9DBF3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DBF3A?

#9DBF3A is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DBF3A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #9DBF3A. In RGB it's 157, 191, 58, and in HSL it's 75°, 53%, 49%.

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