GREENS

Diorite

#9DBFB1

RGB 157, 191, 177 · HSL 155°, 21%, 68% · CMYK 18, 0, 7, 25

Diorite is #9DBFB1 in HEX — rgb(157, 191, 177), hsl(155°, 21%, 68%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 7%, 25%).

Diorite pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 21%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9DBFB1

RGB157, 191, 177

HSL155°, 21%, 68%

HSV155°, 18%, 75%

CMYK18, 0, 7, 25

Decimal10338225

CSS RGBrgb(157, 191, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 21%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Diorite S26C3

ΔE 1.2 · #9CBFAF

Benjamin Moore

Dreamcatcher 640

ΔE 1.5 · #9DC2B3

Behr

Spring Stream PPU12-7

ΔE 2.1 · #98BEB3

PPG

Green Silk 1139-3

ΔE 2.5 · #A2C2B0

Vista Paint

Plunge C-700

ΔE 2.7 · #A4C1B6

Valspar

Starry Woods 5005-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #A4BEAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Plunge 701

ΔE 3.5 · #A4C2B9

Sherwin-Williams

Spearmint SW6465

ΔE 3.7 · #94B5A6

Dunn-Edwards

Treetop DE5710

ΔE 4.1 · #91B6AC

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.3 · #A6CABF

Kilz

Oceanic TB-54

ΔE 5 · #98C6BD

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.3 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 6.7 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.4 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#9DBFB1

#BF9CAB

Analogous

#9CBF9F

#9DBFB1

#9CBCBF

Triadic

#9DBFB1

#B09CBF

#BFB09C

Split-Complementary

#9DBFB1

#BF9CBC

#BF9F9C

Tetradic

#9DBFB1

#9F9CBF

#BF9CAB

#BCBF9C

Monochromatic

#4D7564

#6EA08B

#9DBFB1

#CBDDD5

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#9DBFB1

#9CABBF

#BF9CAB

#BFB09C

Compound

#9DBFB1

#9CBCBF

#BF9CAB

#BF9F9C

Variations

Lighter

#B0CBC0

#C5D7CF

#DEE7E3

Darker

#71A48F

#497563

#2A453A

Saturation

#A8B3AE

#9CBFB0

#7CDFB6

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DBFB1

#B4B3B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DBFB1

#BABAB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DBFB1

#A0BCBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Diorite 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

#B5BCA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DBFB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2C1C4

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AE788F

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: #9DBFB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DBFB1;

CSS Variable

--color-diorite: #9DBFB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diorite': '#9DBFB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DBFB1] text-[#9DBFB1]

SCSS

$diorite: #9DBFB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DBFB1?

#9DBFB1 is Diorite, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9DBFB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diorite?

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

What colors pair well with Diorite?

Diorite 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 Diorite?

You can download Diorite 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 Diorite?

The hex code is #9DBFB1. In RGB it's 157, 191, 177, and in HSL it's 155°, 21%, 68%.

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