GREENS

Pesto Genovese

#9DC249

RGB 157, 194, 73 · HSL 78°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 19, 0, 62, 24

Pesto Genovese is #9DC249 in HEX — rgb(157, 194, 73), hsl(78°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 62%, 24%).

Pesto Genovese pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 50%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9DC249

RGB157, 194, 73

HSL78°, 50%, 52%

HSV78°, 62%, 76%

CMYK19, 0, 62, 24

Decimal10338889

CSS RGBrgb(157, 194, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mojo 1220-7

ΔE 3.3 · #A8C74D

Dulux

Aerobic Fix S20G7

ΔE 3.5 · #A6C348

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 4 · #98BE3C

Valspar

Martian 6007-8C

ΔE 4.2 · #A7C646

Behr

Asparagus 410D-4

ΔE 6.5 · #ABD457

Benjamin Moore

Malachy 419

ΔE 7.2 · #96CC55

Vista Paint

Burst of Lime K-377

ΔE 8.4 · #AFD54F

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 10.6 · #9ABA25

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 11.1 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 11.1 · #93BA59

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 12.3 · #C3D263

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 12.3 · #9AB758

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 20.3 · #57A639

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 22.2 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24.1 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#9DC249

#6C47C2

Analogous

#C2A947

#9DC249

#60C247

Triadic

#9DC249

#479DC2

#C2479D

Split-Complementary

#9DC249

#4760C2

#A947C2

Tetradic

#9DC249

#47C2A9

#6C47C2

#C24760

Monochromatic

#43541C

#718E2F

#9DC249

#BCD581

#DAE8BA

Rectangle

#9DC249

#47C26C

#6C47C2

#C2479D

Compound

#9DC249

#60C247

#6C47C2

#A947C2

Variations

Lighter

#B1CE6C

#C2D596

#DAE3C5

Darker

#80A232

#597121

#344312

Saturation

#8C9772

#9DC247

#A9E029

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DC249

#BFAF4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DC249

#BCBC64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DC249

#A6B5BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pesto Genovese 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

#B5BE52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DC249

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2C376

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E41A1

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: #9DC249;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DC249;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto-genovese: #9DC249;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto-genovese': '#9DC249' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DC249] text-[#9DC249]

SCSS

$pesto-genovese: #9DC249;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DC249?

#9DC249 is Pesto Genovese, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DC249 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pesto Genovese?

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

What colors pair well with Pesto Genovese?

Pesto Genovese 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 Pesto Genovese?

You can download Pesto Genovese 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 Pesto Genovese?

The hex code is #9DC249. In RGB it's 157, 194, 73, and in HSL it's 78°, 50%, 52%.

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