GREENS

Basilisk

#9AB38D

RGB 154, 179, 141 · HSL 99°, 20%, 63% · CMYK 14, 0, 21, 30

Basilisk is #9AB38D in HEX — rgb(154, 179, 141), hsl(99°, 20%, 63%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 21%, 30%).

Basilisk pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 20%, 63%. 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#9AB38D

RGB154, 179, 141

HSL99°, 20%, 63%

HSV99°, 21%, 70%

CMYK14, 0, 21, 30

Decimal10138509

CSS RGBrgb(154, 179, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 20%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Light Leaf S22D4

ΔE 0.4 · #9BB38D

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 1.8 · #9AB68E

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 1.9 · #9AAF89

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Glass historic-venetian-glass

ΔE 2 · #9CB08A

Vista Paint

Venetian Glass C-1395

ΔE 2.4 · #98AD87

Behr

Potting Moss BXC-82

ΔE 2.5 · #98B086

PPG

Pear Cactus 1130-5

ΔE 2.8 · #91AF88

Dunn-Edwards

Mistletoe Kiss DE5620

ΔE 2.9 · #98B489

Benjamin Moore

Sea CW-515

ΔE 3.3 · #A4B793

Sherwin-Williams

Haven SW6437

ΔE 3.4 · #A3B48C

Valspar

Rolling Glen 5007-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #A2BA98

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 5.7 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 7.2 · #94A68A

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.2 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 10.4 · #89AC76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#9AB38D

#A68EB4

Analogous

#AEB48E

#9AB38D

#8EB493

Triadic

#9AB38D

#8E9BB4

#B48E9B

Split-Complementary

#9AB38D

#938EB4

#B48EAE

Tetradic

#9AB38D

#8EAEB4

#A68EB4

#B4938E

Monochromatic

#4F6543

#739362

#9AB38D

#C4D2BC

#ECF1EA

Rectangle

#9AB38D

#8EB4A6

#A68EB4

#B48E9B

Compound

#9AB38D

#8EB493

#A68EB4

#B48EAE

Variations

Lighter

#AFC3A4

#C4D0BD

#DDE3D9

Darker

#799B66

#536C45

#303F28

Saturation

#9FA69B

#9BB48E

#90D968

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AB38D

#AEA88F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AB38D

#AFAF93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AB38D

#9EADB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Basilisk 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

#B3B385

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AB38D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0B8A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#916BA6

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: #9AB38D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AB38D;

CSS Variable

--color-basilisk: #9AB38D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basilisk': '#9AB38D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AB38D] text-[#9AB38D]

SCSS

$basilisk: #9AB38D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AB38D?

#9AB38D is Basilisk, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9AB38D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basilisk?

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

What colors pair well with Basilisk?

Basilisk 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 Basilisk?

You can download Basilisk 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 Basilisk?

The hex code is #9AB38D. In RGB it's 154, 179, 141, and in HSL it's 99°, 20%, 63%.

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