TEALS
Kensington Green
#9AB9B5
Kensington Green pulls into the delicate end of the teals spectrum — HSL 172°, 18%, 66%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Green 710
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9AB9B5?
#9AB9B5 is Kensington Green, a light teal with a neutral undertone.
Is #9AB9B5 warm or cool?
Kensington Green reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Kensington Green?
Kensington Green works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Kensington Green?
Kensington Green pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Kensington Green?
You can download Kensington 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 RGB value of #9AB9B5?
#9AB9B5 converts to RGB 154, 185, 181.