GREENS

Botanist

#9AD28C

RGB 154, 210, 140 · HSL 108°, 44%, 69% · CMYK 27, 0, 33, 18

Botanist is #9AD28C in HEX — rgb(154, 210, 140), hsl(108°, 44%, 69%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 33%, 18%).

Botanist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 108°, 44%, 69%. 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#9AD28C

RGB154, 210, 140

HSL108°, 44%, 69%

HSV108°, 33%, 82%

CMYK27, 0, 33, 18

Decimal10146444

CSS RGBrgb(154, 210, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(108, 44%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 551

ΔE 3.5 · #96C985

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 3.7 · #90C881

Dulux

Retro S23H4

ΔE 3.9 · #9DDC96

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 5.2 · #9ED686

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 5.3 · #91CB7D

Behr

Early Spring MQ4-46

ΔE 6.6 · #AEDB8D

Vista Paint

Grand Valley K-330

ΔE 6.6 · #96C383

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 7.9 · #91BF81

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 8.3 · #99C285

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 10.6 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11 · #B9D696

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 11.6 · #95D3A3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 14.1 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 16.9 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 17.7 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 24.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9AD28C

#C58DD3

Analogous

#BED38D

#9AD28C

#8DD3A2

Triadic

#9AD28C

#8D9BD3

#D38D9B

Split-Complementary

#9AD28C

#A28DD3

#D38DBE

Tetradic

#9AD28C

#8DBED3

#C58DD3

#D3A28D

Monochromatic

#498F38

#6BBD56

#9AD28C

#CBE8C4

#EFF8ED

Rectangle

#9AD28C

#8DD3C5

#C58DD3

#D38D9B

Compound

#9AD28C

#8DD3A2

#C58DD3

#D38DBE

Variations

Lighter

#AFDCA4

#C5E1BE

#DEECDB

Darker

#6DC258

#459032

#27551C

Saturation

#AABAA6

#9BD38D

#8EE977

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AD28C

#C6BC8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AD28C

#CACA98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AD28C

#A2C8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Botanist 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

#B3CA84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AD28C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0CFA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#AD6EBD

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: #9AD28C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AD28C;

CSS Variable

--color-botanist: #9AD28C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'botanist': '#9AD28C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AD28C] text-[#9AD28C]

SCSS

$botanist: #9AD28C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AD28C?

#9AD28C is Botanist, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9AD28C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Botanist?

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

What colors pair well with Botanist?

Botanist 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 Botanist?

You can download Botanist 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 Botanist?

The hex code is #9AD28C. In RGB it's 154, 210, 140, and in HSL it's 108°, 44%, 69%.

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