GREENS

Harmonious

#9BB5B8

RGB 155, 181, 184 · HSL 186°, 17%, 66% · CMYK 16, 2, 0, 28

Harmonious is #9BB5B8 in HEX — rgb(155, 181, 184), hsl(186°, 17%, 66%), cmyk(16%, 2%, 0%, 28%).

Harmonious pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 17%, 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#9BB5B8

RGB155, 181, 184

HSL186°, 17%, 66%

HSV186°, 16%, 72%

CMYK16, 2, 0, 28

Decimal10204600

CSS RGBrgb(155, 181, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 17%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harmonious PPU13-12

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Buxton HC-149

ΔE 1.1 · #9EB7BB

PPG

Blue By You 1035-3

ΔE 1.4 · #A0B7BA

Kilz

Blue Juniper RF160-01

ΔE 1.7 · #97B6BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Bulfinch Blue historic-bulfinch-blue

ΔE 2.2 · #94B1B6

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 2.3 · #9FB4B4

Dulux

Sliding S29A3

ΔE 2.5 · #97AFB0

Sherwin-Williams

Aqua‐Sphere SW7613

ΔE 2.5 · #9CB0B3

Vista Paint

Bulfinch Blue C-1360

ΔE 2.6 · #93AFB4

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 3.8 · #A0B0B1

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 4.8 · #99B0AB

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 5.2 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Barrier Reef DE5745

ΔE 5.2 · #8CAEAC

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.7 · #8AB1C2

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.6 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.8 · #87C8D7

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

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

#9BB5B8

#B79D9A

Analogous

#9AB7AB

#9BB5B8

#9AA5B7

Triadic

#9BB5B8

#B79AB4

#B4B79A

Split-Complementary

#9BB5B8

#B79AA5

#B7AB9A

Tetradic

#9BB5B8

#AB9AB7

#B79D9A

#A5B79A

Monochromatic

#4C686B

#6D9397

#9BB5B8

#C6D5D7

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#9BB5B8

#9D9AB7

#B79D9A

#B4B79A

Compound

#9BB5B8

#9AA5B7

#B79D9A

#B7AB9A

Variations

Lighter

#AEC3C5

#C3D1D2

#DDE4E4

Darker

#71989C

#4B6A6E

#2B3E40

Saturation

#A4ACAD

#9AB4B7

#76D1DB

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BB5B8

#AAADB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BB5B8

#B1B1B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BB5B8

#9CB5B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Harmonious 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

#B4B4A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BB5B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1B9C9

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.

#AB7973

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: #9BB5B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BB5B8;

CSS Variable

--color-harmonious: #9BB5B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harmonious': '#9BB5B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BB5B8] text-[#9BB5B8]

SCSS

$harmonious: #9BB5B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BB5B8?

#9BB5B8 is Harmonious, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9BB5B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harmonious?

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

What colors pair well with Harmonious?

Harmonious 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 Harmonious?

You can download Harmonious 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 Harmonious?

The hex code is #9BB5B8. In RGB it's 155, 181, 184, and in HSL it's 186°, 17%, 66%.

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