GREENS

Tiamo

#9BB2AA

RGB 155, 178, 170 · HSL 159°, 13%, 65% · CMYK 13, 0, 4, 30

Tiamo is #9BB2AA in HEX — rgb(155, 178, 170), hsl(159°, 13%, 65%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 30%).

Tiamo pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 13%, 65%. 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#9BB2AA

RGB155, 178, 170

HSL159°, 13%, 65%

HSV159°, 13%, 70%

CMYK13, 0, 4, 30

Decimal10203818

CSS RGBrgb(155, 178, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 13%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tiamo S26A3

ΔE 0.4 · #9AB1A9

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 1.8 · #99B0AB

Behr

Aged Jade HDC-CT-22

ΔE 1.8 · #9EB0A8

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717

ΔE 2.1 · #A0B7AD

PPG

Dusty Aqua 10-29

ΔE 2.2 · #A2B5AB

Valspar

Tropical Bay 5002-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #A0B9B2

Benjamin Moore

Stratton HC-142

ΔE 3 · #94AAA1

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 3.1 · #9EAEA3

Vista Paint

Gaelic Garden C-462

ΔE 3.3 · #A4B2A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gaelic Garden 463

ΔE 3.4 · #A5B3AB

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 3.4 · #A6B5AC

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Vessel SW9050

ΔE 3.5 · #94B2A6

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 7.1 · #B2BCB8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.2 · #B3C3B9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#9BB2AA

#B19AA2

Analogous

#9AB19E

#9BB2AA

#9AAEB1

Triadic

#9BB2AA

#A99AB1

#B1A99A

Split-Complementary

#9BB2AA

#B19AAE

#B19E9A

Tetradic

#9BB2AA

#9E9AB1

#B19AA2

#AEB19A

Monochromatic

#4E655D

#6F9084

#9BB2AA

#C5D3CE

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#9BB2AA

#9AA2B1

#B19AA2

#B1A99A

Compound

#9BB2AA

#9AAEB1

#B19AA2

#B19E9A

Variations

Lighter

#AEC1BA

#C4CFCB

#DDE3E1

Darker

#74958A

#4E685F

#2D3D37

Saturation

#A2A9A7

#9AB1A9

#73D8B5

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BB2AA

#AAAAAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BB2AA

#AEAEAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BB2AA

#9CB0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tiamo 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

#B4B29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BB2AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1B7BF

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.

#A97084

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: #9BB2AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BB2AA;

CSS Variable

--color-tiamo: #9BB2AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tiamo': '#9BB2AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BB2AA] text-[#9BB2AA]

SCSS

$tiamo: #9BB2AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BB2AA?

#9BB2AA is Tiamo, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9BB2AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tiamo?

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

What colors pair well with Tiamo?

Tiamo 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 Tiamo?

You can download Tiamo 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 Tiamo?

The hex code is #9BB2AA. In RGB it's 155, 178, 170, and in HSL it's 159°, 13%, 65%.

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