GREENS

Strong Winds

#9CB3A2

RGB 156, 179, 162 · HSL 136°, 13%, 66% · CMYK 13, 0, 9, 30

Strong Winds is #9CB3A2 in HEX — rgb(156, 179, 162), hsl(136°, 13%, 66%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 30%).

Strong Winds pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 13%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9CB3A2

RGB156, 179, 162

HSL136°, 13%, 66%

HSV136°, 13%, 70%

CMYK13, 0, 9, 30

Decimal10269602

CSS RGBrgb(156, 179, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 13%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strong Winds N380-4

Exact match

Dulux

Leamington Spa S24B3

ΔE 1.6 · #A0B7A7

PPG

Silver Leaf 1133-4

ΔE 1.7 · #9DB7A5

Valspar

Spearmint Haze 5006-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #9DBAA7

Sherwin-Williams

Restful SW6458

ΔE 3.3 · #91AF9D

Benjamin Moore

Scenic 697 · CC-758

ΔE 3.5 · #9DAD9F

Vista Paint

Fair Maiden C-455

ΔE 3.8 · #A5B3A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 3.8 · #A5B3A5

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 4 · #A0BCA7

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 4.4 · #9EAEA3

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 5.6 · #AEBCAE

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 6.1 · #ADBDB2

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 8.1 · #96BB9F

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17 · #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

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

#9CB3A2

#B49DAE

Analogous

#A2B49D

#9CB3A2

#9DB4AE

Triadic

#9CB3A2

#A39DB4

#B4A39D

Split-Complementary

#9CB3A2

#AE9DB4

#B49DA2

Tetradic

#9CB3A2

#9DA2B4

#B49DAE

#B4AE9D

Monochromatic

#506856

#72927A

#9CB3A2

#C8D5CC

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#9CB3A2

#9DAEB4

#B49DAE

#B4A39D

Compound

#9CB3A2

#9DB4AE

#B49DAE

#B49DA2

Variations

Lighter

#B1C3B5

#C5D1C8

#DEE3DF

Darker

#76977F

#4F6A56

#2E3E32

Saturation

#A5ACA7

#9DB4A3

#77D991

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CB3A2

#ACAAA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CB3A2

#AFAFA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CB3A2

#9EB0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Strong Winds 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

#B4B395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CB3A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B8B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AB739C

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: #9CB3A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CB3A2;

CSS Variable

--color-strong-winds: #9CB3A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strong-winds': '#9CB3A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CB3A2] text-[#9CB3A2]

SCSS

$strong-winds: #9CB3A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CB3A2?

#9CB3A2 is Strong Winds, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9CB3A2 warm or cool?

Strong Winds reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Strong Winds?

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

What colors pair well with Strong Winds?

Strong Winds 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 Strong Winds?

You can download Strong Winds 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 Strong Winds?

The hex code is #9CB3A2. In RGB it's 156, 179, 162, and in HSL it's 136°, 13%, 66%.

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