GREENS

Persian Belt

#9CAC4B

RGB 156, 172, 75 · HSL 70°, 39%, 48% · CMYK 9, 0, 56, 33

Persian Belt is #9CAC4B in HEX — rgb(156, 172, 75), hsl(70°, 39%, 48%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 56%, 33%).

Persian Belt pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 39%, 48%. 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#9CAC4B

RGB156, 172, 75

HSL70°, 39%, 48%

HSV70°, 56%, 67%

CMYK9, 0, 56, 33

Decimal10267723

CSS RGBrgb(156, 172, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 39%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Persian Belt S20F8

Exact match

Behr

Intoxication PPU10-5

ΔE 2.5 · #A1AC4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 3.4 · #A6B554

Vista Paint

Hyper C-779

ΔE 3.5 · #A5B551

Benjamin Moore

Perennial 405

ΔE 3.9 · #A8B655

PPG

Asparagus 1222-6

ΔE 4.9 · #96AF54

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 6.3 · #93AB3E

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 6.5 · #9AB758

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 7.3 · #B0C05D

Sherwin-Williams

Overt Green SW6718

ΔE 7.8 · #97A554

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 10.1 · #AEAD5B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 13.6 · #BEC675

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 14 · #999950

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 19.5 · #8AC867

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 21.6 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 23.9 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9CAC4B

#5B4BAA

Analogous

#AA8A4B

#9CAC4B

#6AAA4B

Triadic

#9CAC4B

#4B9AAA

#AA4B9A

Split-Complementary

#9CAC4B

#4B6AAA

#8A4BAA

Tetradic

#9CAC4B

#4BAA8A

#5B4BAA

#AA4B6A

Monochromatic

#3A401C

#6A7533

#9CAC4B

#B9C57C

#D5DDB1

Rectangle

#9CAC4B

#4BAA5B

#5B4BAA

#AA4B9A

Compound

#9CAC4B

#6AAA4B

#5B4BAA

#8A4BAA

Variations

Lighter

#B1BE6C

#C1CA95

#D9DDC4

Darker

#7D8A3A

#576026

#333916

Saturation

#84896C

#9AAA4B

#B3CF25

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CAC4B

#AFA14E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CAC4B

#A9A95F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CAC4B

#A2A1A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Persian Belt 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

#B4AE53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CAC4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B378

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#51468B

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #9CAC4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CAC4B;

CSS Variable

--color-persian-belt: #9CAC4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian-belt': '#9CAC4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CAC4B] text-[#9CAC4B]

SCSS

$persian-belt: #9CAC4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CAC4B?

#9CAC4B is Persian Belt, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9CAC4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persian Belt?

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

What colors pair well with Persian Belt?

Persian Belt 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 Persian Belt?

You can download Persian Belt 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 Persian Belt?

The hex code is #9CAC4B. In RGB it's 156, 172, 75, and in HSL it's 70°, 39%, 48%.

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