GREENS

Kensington Green

#9AB9B5

RGB 154, 185, 181 · HSL 172°, 18%, 66% · CMYK 17, 0, 2, 27

Kensington Green is #9AB9B5 in HEX — rgb(154, 185, 181), hsl(172°, 18%, 66%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 2%, 27%).

Kensington Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 18%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#9AB9B5

RGB154, 185, 181

HSL172°, 18%, 66%

HSV172°, 17%, 73%

CMYK17, 0, 2, 27

Decimal10140085

CSS RGBrgb(154, 185, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 18%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kensington710

ΔE 0.4 · #9BBAB6

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Valspar

Lake Country5003-5C

ΔE 0.7 · #9BBAB7

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Behr

Opal SilkPPU12-8

ΔE 1.4 · #9DB8B3

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Dulux

Baroque BlueS28B3

ΔE 1.7 · #95B6B4

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Sherwin-Williams

Festoon AquaSW0019

ΔE 1.8 · #A0BBB8

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PPG

Frosty Glade1146-4

ΔE 3.1 · #A0C0BF

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Vista Paint

LucindaC-1359

ΔE 3.3 · #A4BAB6

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Kilz

Foggy PromenadeRF260-01

ΔE 3.7 · #93B2B3

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lucindahistoric-lucinda

ΔE 3.8 · #A6BBB7

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Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue82

ΔE 3.9 · #99B0AB

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Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Ice CreamDE5717

ΔE 4.2 · #A0B7AD

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Colorhouse

Water .04Water-04

ΔE 4.3 · #9FB4B4

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IKEA

IKEA117117

ΔE 7 · #A6CABF

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 7.6 · #B3C3B9

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RAL

Pastel Turquoise6034

ΔE 8 · #7FB5B5

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Kobra

Blue27

ΔE 14.3 · #87C8D7

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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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9AB9B5

#B8999D

Analogous

#99B8A4

#9AB9B5

#99ACB8

Triadic

#9AB9B5

#B499B8

#B8B499

Split-Complementary

#9AB9B5

#B899AC

#B8A499

Tetradic

#9AB9B5

#A499B8

#B8999D

#ACB899

Monochromatic

#4B6C68

#6C9993

#9AB9B5

#C6D7D5

#F0F5F4

Rectangle

#9AB9B5

#999DB8

#B8999D

#B8B499

Compound

#9AB9B5

#99ACB8

#B8999D

#B8A499

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Kensington Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EDF2F2

Tint #D8E4E2

Tint #C3D5D3

Tint #AEC7C3

Base #9AB9B5

Shade #709C96

Shade #527571

Shade #354D4A

Shade #192423

Variations

Lighter

#ADC6C3

#C3D3D1

#DDE4E3

Darker

#709D97

#4A6F6A

#2B413E

Saturation

#A4ADAC

#99B8B4

#75DBCE

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AB9B5

#ADAFB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AB9B5

#B4B4B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AB9B5

#9BB8B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kensington 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

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How it looks under different light

#B3B7A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AB9B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0BCC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AB737B

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: #9AB9B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AB9B5;

CSS Variable

--color-kensington-green: #9AB9B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kensington-green': '#9AB9B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AB9B5] text-[#9AB9B5]

SCSS

$kensington-green: #9AB9B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AB9B5?

#9AB9B5 is Kensington Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9AB9B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kensington Green?

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

What colors pair well with Kensington Green?

Kensington 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 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 hex code for Kensington Green?

The hex code is #9AB9B5. In RGB it's 154, 185, 181, and in HSL it's 172°, 18%, 66%.

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