GREENS

Reseda

#9DA98C

RGB 157, 169, 140 · HSL 85°, 14%, 61% · CMYK 7, 0, 17, 34

Reseda is #9DA98C in HEX — rgb(157, 169, 140), hsl(85°, 14%, 61%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 17%, 34%).

Reseda pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 14%, 61%. 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#9DA98C

RGB157, 169, 140

HSL85°, 14%, 61%

HSV85°, 17%, 66%

CMYK7, 0, 17, 34

Decimal10332556

CSS RGBrgb(157, 169, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 14%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Feijoa S21C4

ΔE 1.3 · #99A789

Valspar

Jungle Chameleon 5008-4A

ΔE 1.6 · #A0A98A

Behr

Pesto Green PPU11-5

ΔE 2 · #98A98C

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 2.8 · #94A68A

Vista Paint

Woodland Waterfall K-899

ΔE 3 · #9EA78F

PPG

Edamame 1030-4 · 11-23

ΔE 3.1 · #9CA389

Benjamin Moore

Greenwich 445

ΔE 3.5 · #94A68D

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Glade 744

ΔE 3.7 · #98AD8E

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Sod DE5655

ΔE 3.9 · #91A085

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 3.9 · #A3AB94

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Jade SW2812

ΔE 4.3 · #979F7F

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 6.7 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 8.5 · #B9BA99

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.1 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.7 · #D0C092

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#9DA98C

#998EA9

Analogous

#A9A78E

#9DA98C

#90A98E

Triadic

#9DA98C

#8E9EA9

#A98E9E

Split-Complementary

#9DA98C

#8E90A9

#A78EA9

Tetradic

#9DA98C

#8EA9A7

#998EA9

#A98E90

Monochromatic

#515A44

#788665

#9DA98C

#C3CAB9

#E9EBE5

Rectangle

#9DA98C

#8EA999

#998EA9

#A98E9E

Compound

#9DA98C

#90A98E

#998EA9

#A78EA9

Variations

Lighter

#B1BBA4

#C5CABC

#DDE0D9

Darker

#7F8F6A

#586348

#333A2A

Saturation

#9CA097

#9EA98E

#A5D463

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DA98C

#A8A38D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DA98C

#A7A790

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DA98C

#A0A5A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reseda 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

#B5AB84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DA98C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B0A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7F66A3

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: #9DA98C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DA98C;

CSS Variable

--color-reseda: #9DA98C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reseda': '#9DA98C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DA98C] text-[#9DA98C]

SCSS

$reseda: #9DA98C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DA98C?

#9DA98C is Reseda, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DA98C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reseda?

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

What colors pair well with Reseda?

Reseda 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 Reseda?

You can download Reseda 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 Reseda?

The hex code is #9DA98C. In RGB it's 157, 169, 140, and in HSL it's 85°, 14%, 61%.

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