GREENS

Olivine

#9AB973

RGB 154, 185, 115 · HSL 87°, 33%, 59% · CMYK 17, 0, 38, 27

Olivine is #9AB973 in HEX — rgb(154, 185, 115), hsl(87°, 33%, 59%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 38%, 27%).

Olivine pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 87°, 33%, 59%. 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#9AB973

RGB154, 185, 115

HSL87°, 33%, 59%

HSV87°, 38%, 73%

CMYK17, 0, 38, 27

Decimal10140019

CSS RGBrgb(154, 185, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 33%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rejuvenation S370-4

ΔE 2.4 · #9DB977

Dulux

Leticiaz S22F5

ΔE 3.4 · #97BE76

Valspar

Sunny Dale 6002-6A

ΔE 4.1 · #A5BB78

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 426

ΔE 5.1 · #9FC57A

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 5.4 · #93AB67

Vista Paint

Limeade K-370

ΔE 6.1 · #AEC77E

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 6.8 · #96BF83

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 6.8 · #99C285

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 7.2 · #91BF81

Dunn-Edwards

Kale DE5585

ΔE 7.8 · #90A96E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.5 · #89AC76

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 9.8 · #B1B874

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.5 · #B9D696

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 12.3 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 14.8 · #83AE82

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#9AB973

#9374B9

Analogous

#B9B674

#9AB973

#77B974

Triadic

#9AB973

#749AB9

#B9749A

Split-Complementary

#9AB973

#7477B9

#B674B9

Tetradic

#9AB973

#74B9B6

#9374B9

#B97477

Monochromatic

#4C6232

#74954B

#9AB973

#BFD3A7

#E4ECDA

Rectangle

#9AB973

#74B993

#9374B9

#B9749A

Compound

#9AB973

#77B974

#9374B9

#B674B9

Variations

Lighter

#AEC790

#C2D2AF

#DBE3D2

Darker

#7DA24F

#567135

#32421E

Saturation

#97A18C

#9AB974

#9DDC51

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AB973

#B5AA76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AB973

#B4B47F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AB973

#A0B0B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Olivine 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

#B3B771

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AB973

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0BC96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#7C5CA4

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: #9AB973;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AB973;

CSS Variable

--color-olivine: #9AB973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olivine': '#9AB973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AB973] text-[#9AB973]

SCSS

$olivine: #9AB973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AB973?

#9AB973 is Olivine, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9AB973 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olivine?

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

What colors pair well with Olivine?

Olivine 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 Olivine?

You can download Olivine 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 Olivine?

The hex code is #9AB973. In RGB it's 154, 185, 115, and in HSL it's 87°, 33%, 59%.

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