GREENS

Copper Patina

#9DB4A0

RGB 157, 180, 160 · HSL 128°, 13%, 66% · CMYK 13, 0, 11, 29

Copper Patina is #9DB4A0 in HEX — rgb(157, 180, 160), hsl(128°, 13%, 66%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 11%, 29%).

Copper Patina pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 128°, 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#9DB4A0

RGB157, 180, 160

HSL128°, 13%, 66%

HSV128°, 13%, 71%

CMYK13, 0, 11, 29

Decimal10335392

CSS RGBrgb(157, 180, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(128, 13%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strong Winds N380-4

ΔE 1.7 · #9CB3A2

PPG

Silver Leaf 1133-4

ΔE 1.8 · #9DB7A5

Dulux

Bamboo Shoot S23B3

ΔE 1.9 · #A3B6A3

Valspar

Spearmint Haze 5006-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #9DBAA7

Benjamin Moore

Norway 452

ΔE 2.9 · #9CAE98

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 3.2 · #A0BCA7

Vista Paint

When Twilight Falls K-876

ΔE 3.2 · #A7B9A2

Sherwin-Williams

Restful SW6458

ΔE 3.5 · #91AF9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 4.8 · #A5B3A5

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 5.8 · #9EAEA3

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 6.1 · #AEBCAE

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 6.9 · #96BB9F

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 7 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.8 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.7 · #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

#9DB4A0

#B49DB1

Analogous

#A5B49D

#9DB4A0

#9DB4AB

Triadic

#9DB4A0

#A09DB4

#B4A09D

Split-Complementary

#9DB4A0

#AB9DB4

#B49DA5

Tetradic

#9DB4A0

#9DA5B4

#B49DB1

#B4AB9D

Monochromatic

#506853

#729276

#9DB4A0

#C8D5CA

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#9DB4A0

#9DB1B4

#B49DB1

#B4A09D

Compound

#9DB4A0

#9DB4AB

#B49DB1

#B49DA5

Variations

Lighter

#B1C3B3

#C5D1C7

#DEE3DF

Darker

#76977B

#4F6A53

#2E3E30

Saturation

#A5ACA6

#9DB4A0

#77D984

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DB4A0

#AEABA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DB4A0

#B0B0A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DB4A0

#A0B1B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Copper Patina 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

#B5B493

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DB4A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B9B7

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.

#AB73A4

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: #9DB4A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DB4A0;

CSS Variable

--color-copper-patina: #9DB4A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copper-patina': '#9DB4A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DB4A0] text-[#9DB4A0]

SCSS

$copper-patina: #9DB4A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DB4A0?

#9DB4A0 is Copper Patina, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DB4A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copper Patina?

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

What colors pair well with Copper Patina?

Copper Patina 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 Copper Patina?

You can download Copper Patina 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 Copper Patina?

The hex code is #9DB4A0. In RGB it's 157, 180, 160, and in HSL it's 128°, 13%, 66%.

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