GREENS

Sceptic

#9DB4AA

RGB 157, 180, 170 · HSL 154°, 13%, 66% · CMYK 13, 0, 6, 29

Sceptic is #9DB4AA in HEX — rgb(157, 180, 170), hsl(154°, 13%, 66%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 6%, 29%).

Sceptic pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 154°, 13%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9DB4AA

RGB157, 180, 170

HSL154°, 13%, 66%

HSV154°, 13%, 71%

CMYK13, 0, 6, 29

Decimal10335402

CSS RGBrgb(157, 180, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(154, 13%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Silver Drop S25A3

ΔE 0.9 · #9AB2A8

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717

ΔE 1.1 · #A0B7AD

PPG

Dusty Aqua 10-29

ΔE 1.6 · #A2B5AB

Behr

Aged Jade HDC-CT-22

ΔE 2.4 · #9EB0A8

Valspar

Tropical Bay 5002-3C

ΔE 2.5 · #A0B9B2

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 3 · #99B0AB

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Vessel SW9050

ΔE 3.1 · #94B2A6

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A6B5AC

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 3.1 · #9EAEA3

Vista Paint

Gaelic Garden C-462

ΔE 3.3 · #A4B2A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gaelic Garden 463

ΔE 3.5 · #A5B3AB

Benjamin Moore

Stratton HC-142

ΔE 3.7 · #94AAA1

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.5 · #B3C3B9

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 7.1 · #B2BCB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 10.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

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

#9DB4AA

#B49DA7

Analogous

#9DB49F

#9DB4AA

#9DB2B4

Triadic

#9DB4AA

#AA9DB4

#B4AA9D

Split-Complementary

#9DB4AA

#B49DB2

#B49F9D

Tetradic

#9DB4AA

#9F9DB4

#B49DA7

#B2B49D

Monochromatic

#50685D

#729284

#9DB4AA

#C8D5CF

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#9DB4AA

#9DA7B4

#B49DA7

#B4AA9D

Compound

#9DB4AA

#9DB2B4

#B49DA7

#B49F9D

Variations

Lighter

#B1C3BB

#C5D1CC

#DEE3E1

Darker

#769789

#4F6A5E

#2E3E37

Saturation

#A5ACA9

#9DB4AA

#77D9AF

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DB4AA

#ACACAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DB4AA

#B0B0AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DB4AA

#9FB2B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sceptic 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

#B5B49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DB4AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B9BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AB738B

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: #9DB4AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DB4AA;

CSS Variable

--color-sceptic: #9DB4AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sceptic': '#9DB4AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DB4AA] text-[#9DB4AA]

SCSS

$sceptic: #9DB4AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DB4AA?

#9DB4AA is Sceptic, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9DB4AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sceptic?

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

What colors pair well with Sceptic?

Sceptic 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 Sceptic?

You can download Sceptic 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 Sceptic?

The hex code is #9DB4AA. In RGB it's 157, 180, 170, and in HSL it's 154°, 13%, 66%.

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