GREENS

Nightly Aurora

#9BEEC1

RGB 155, 238, 193 · HSL 147°, 71%, 77% · CMYK 35, 0, 19, 7

Nightly Aurora is #9BEEC1 in HEX — rgb(155, 238, 193), hsl(147°, 71%, 77%), cmyk(35%, 0%, 19%, 7%).

Nightly Aurora pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 71%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9BEEC1

RGB155, 238, 193

HSL147°, 71%, 77%

HSV147°, 35%, 93%

CMYK35, 0, 19, 7

Decimal10219201

CSS RGBrgb(155, 238, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 71%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Eucalyptus Leaf 490D-4

ΔE 2.4 · #98E9B9

Dulux

Green Gum S25H3

ΔE 5.2 · #95E3BD

Dunn-Edwards

Sprig of Mint DE5675

ΔE 5.9 · #8BE0BA

Benjamin Moore

Bud 2033-50

ΔE 7.1 · #A7E4B6

Vista Paint

Green Pastures K-300

ΔE 8.2 · #9DE0BD

Valspar

Green Gala 6003-9C

ΔE 9.8 · #86D2A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 10.5 · #AADEB2

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 10.7 · #95D3A3

PPG

Crystal Gem 1227-4

ΔE 10.9 · #79D0A7

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.2 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.4 · #75C89E

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 16.9 · #8EC298

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 18.3 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 19.7 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 21 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 23.4 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#9BEEC1

#EE9BC9

Analogous

#9FEE9B

#9BEEC1

#9BEEEA

Triadic

#9BEEC1

#C09BEE

#EEC09B

Split-Complementary

#9BEEC1

#EA9BEE

#EE9B9F

Tetradic

#9BEEC1

#9B9FEE

#EE9BC9

#EEEA9B

Monochromatic

#23CD6F

#59E397

#9BEEC1

#DCF9E9

#E9FBF1

Rectangle

#9BEEC1

#9BC9EE

#EE9BC9

#EEC09B

Compound

#9BEEC1

#9BEEEA

#EE9BC9

#EE9B9F

Variations

Lighter

#AFF1CD

#C7F1DA

#E0F5E9

Darker

#54E696

#18C064

#0C723A

Saturation

#B8D1C3

#9BEEC0

#92F6BF

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BEEC1

#D7D2C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BEEC1

#E3E3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BEEC1

#A4E6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nightly Aurora 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

#B4DFAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BEEC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1E4D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEA

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.

#DC72AC

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: #9BEEC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BEEC1;

CSS Variable

--color-nightly-aurora: #9BEEC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nightly-aurora': '#9BEEC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BEEC1] text-[#9BEEC1]

SCSS

$nightly-aurora: #9BEEC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BEEC1?

#9BEEC1 is Nightly Aurora, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9BEEC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nightly Aurora?

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

What colors pair well with Nightly Aurora?

Nightly Aurora 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 Nightly Aurora?

You can download Nightly Aurora 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 Nightly Aurora?

The hex code is #9BEEC1. In RGB it's 155, 238, 193, and in HSL it's 147°, 71%, 77%.

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