GREENS

Macaw Green

#9CAD3B

RGB 156, 173, 59 · HSL 69°, 49%, 45% · CMYK 10, 0, 66, 32

Macaw Green is #9CAD3B in HEX — rgb(156, 173, 59), hsl(69°, 49%, 45%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 66%, 32%).

Macaw Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 49%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9CAD3B

RGB156, 173, 59

HSL69°, 49%, 45%

HSV69°, 66%, 68%

CMYK10, 0, 66, 32

Decimal10267963

CSS RGBrgb(156, 173, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 49%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 2.8 · #9FB139

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 2.9 · #97A631

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 3.9 · #93AB3E

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 4.8 · #A1B841

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 5 · #91A135

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 5.8 · #9AA22B

Behr

Grape Leaves 400D-6

ΔE 6.6 · #89A833

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 6.8 · #B1BE4E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 10 · #B0C05D

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 10.8 · #9AB758

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 14.2 · #9ABA25

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 16.6 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 19.1 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.1 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 25.8 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.4 · #ECC363

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9CAD3B

#4B3BAB

Analogous

#AB843B

#9CAD3B

#62AB3B

Triadic

#9CAD3B

#3B9AAB

#AB3B9A

Split-Complementary

#9CAD3B

#3B62AB

#843BAB

Tetradic

#9CAD3B

#3BAB84

#4B3BAB

#AB3B62

Monochromatic

#333914

#677227

#9CAD3B

#BCCB67

#D5DEA0

Rectangle

#9CAD3B

#3BAB4B

#4B3BAB

#AB3B9A

Compound

#9CAD3B

#62AB3B

#4B3BAB

#843BAB

Variations

Lighter

#B5C658

#C3CE88

#DADFBD

Darker

#7D8B2D

#57611D

#333910

Saturation

#7F8462

#9AAB3B

#AFC81D

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CAD3B

#B1A13F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CAD3B

#AAAA56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CAD3B

#A3A1A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Macaw Green 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

#B4AE47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CAD3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B36C

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.

#45398A

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: #9CAD3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CAD3B;

CSS Variable

--color-macaw-green: #9CAD3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'macaw-green': '#9CAD3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CAD3B] text-[#9CAD3B]

SCSS

$macaw-green: #9CAD3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CAD3B?

#9CAD3B is Macaw Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9CAD3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Macaw Green?

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

What colors pair well with Macaw Green?

Macaw Green 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 Macaw Green?

You can download Macaw Green 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 Macaw Green?

The hex code is #9CAD3B. In RGB it's 156, 173, 59, and in HSL it's 69°, 49%, 45%.

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