GREENS

Promenade

#9DB388

RGB 157, 179, 136 · HSL 91°, 22%, 62% · CMYK 12, 0, 24, 30

Promenade is #9DB388 in HEX — rgb(157, 179, 136), hsl(91°, 22%, 62%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 24%, 30%).

Promenade pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 22%, 62%. 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#9DB388

RGB157, 179, 136

HSL91°, 22%, 62%

HSV91°, 24%, 70%

CMYK12, 0, 24, 30

Decimal10335112

CSS RGBrgb(157, 179, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 22%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Promenade 400F-5

Exact match

Dulux

Easy Green S20D4

ΔE 1.9 · #A0B289

Dunn-Edwards

Mistletoe Kiss DE5620

ΔE 2.3 · #98B489

Sherwin-Williams

Haven SW6437

ΔE 2.7 · #A3B48C

Vista Paint

Little Green Frog K-338

ΔE 2.9 · #9AB78B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 2.9 · #9AB68E

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 2.9 · #9AAF89

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Glass historic-venetian-glass

ΔE 2.9 · #9CB08A

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 3.2 · #9CAD7F

Valspar

Gloaming Green 6001-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #A7B98B

Benjamin Moore

Central 431

ΔE 4 · #A8BA8A

PPG

Pear Cactus 1130-5

ΔE 4.1 · #91AF88

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.1 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 8.6 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 8.8 · #89AC76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#9DB388

#9F89B3

Analogous

#B3B389

#9DB388

#89B389

Triadic

#9DB388

#899DB3

#B3899D

Split-Complementary

#9DB388

#8989B3

#B389B3

Tetradic

#9DB388

#89B3B3

#9F89B3

#B38989

Monochromatic

#516440

#77925D

#9DB388

#C4D1B7

#EAEFE6

Rectangle

#9DB388

#89B39F

#9F89B3

#B3899D

Compound

#9DB388

#89B389

#9F89B3

#B389B3

Variations

Lighter

#B1C3A0

#C4D0BA

#DDE2D8

Darker

#7E9C61

#566C42

#323F26

Saturation

#9EA498

#9DB389

#9CD963

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DB388

#B0A88A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DB388

#B0B08F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DB388

#A1ADB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Promenade 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

#B5B381

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DB388

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B8A5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8768A5

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: #9DB388;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DB388;

CSS Variable

--color-promenade: #9DB388;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'promenade': '#9DB388' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DB388] text-[#9DB388]

SCSS

$promenade: #9DB388;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DB388?

#9DB388 is Promenade, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DB388 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Promenade?

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

What colors pair well with Promenade?

Promenade 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 Promenade?

You can download Promenade 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 Promenade?

The hex code is #9DB388. In RGB it's 157, 179, 136, and in HSL it's 91°, 22%, 62%.

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