GREENS

Green

#9CDECE

RGB 156, 222, 206 · HSL 165°, 50%, 74% · CMYK 30, 0, 7, 13

Green is #9CDECE in HEX — rgb(156, 222, 206), hsl(165°, 50%, 74%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 7%, 13%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 50%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9CDECE

RGB156, 222, 206

HSL165°, 50%, 74%

HSV165°, 30%, 87%

CMYK30, 0, 7, 13

Decimal10280654

CSS RGBrgb(156, 222, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 50%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fresh Mist 5008-9C

ΔE 1.7 · #9AE1D1

Benjamin Moore

Celadon 590

ΔE 2.5 · #A2E0CC

Dulux

Sharbah Fizz S27G2

ΔE 2.5 · #9BE3D5

Behr

Ocean Kiss 510E-3

ΔE 2.9 · #A5DECF

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 3.2 · #96DFD4

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 3.5 · #A8E7D7

PPG

San Juan Spritz 17-29

ΔE 4.2 · #97D4C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Turquoise Tower 714

ΔE 4.5 · #A8E3CC

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 4.6 · #94D2BF

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 5.5 · #91D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 5.6 · #87DCCE

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 7.4 · #ADE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.7 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 18.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 18.2 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

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

#9CDECE

#DE9CAC

Analogous

#9CDEAC

#9CDECE

#9CCDDE

Triadic

#9CDECE

#CD9CDE

#DECD9C

Split-Complementary

#9CDECE

#DE9CCD

#DEAC9C

Tetradic

#9CDECE

#AC9CDE

#DE9CAC

#CDDE9C

Monochromatic

#38A88C

#62CBB1

#9CDECE

#D5F1EA

#ECF9F5

Rectangle

#9CDECE

#9CACDE

#DE9CAC

#DECD9C

Compound

#9CDECE

#9CCDDE

#DE9CAC

#DEAC9C

Variations

Lighter

#AFE4D7

#C6E8E0

#E0F0EC

Darker

#60CEB2

#2FA184

#1A5F4E

Saturation

#B3C7C2

#9CDECD

#8BEED6

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9CDECE

#C8C9D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9CDECE

#D5D5D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9CDECE

#A0DADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#B4D3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9CDECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2D8DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C9788C

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: #9CDECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9CDECE;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #9CDECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#9CDECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9CDECE] text-[#9CDECE]

SCSS

$green: #9CDECE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9CDECE?

#9CDECE is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9CDECE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #9CDECE. In RGB it's 156, 222, 206, and in HSL it's 165°, 50%, 74%.

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