GREENS

Mini Green

#9DC4A8

RGB 157, 196, 168 · HSL 137°, 25%, 69% · CMYK 20, 0, 14, 23

Mini Green is #9DC4A8 in HEX — rgb(157, 196, 168), hsl(137°, 25%, 69%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 14%, 23%).

Mini Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 137°, 25%, 69%. 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#9DC4A8

RGB157, 196, 168

HSL137°, 25%, 69%

HSV137°, 20%, 77%

CMYK20, 0, 14, 23

Decimal10339496

CSS RGBrgb(157, 196, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 25%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mini Green C-735

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

ΔE 0.8 · #9FC5AA

Dulux

Catnap S24D3

ΔE 2.5 · #9FC3AB

Behr

Smokey Slate 460E-3

ΔE 2.6 · #A1CBB0

Benjamin Moore

Spring 627

ΔE 3.1 · #9DBFA7

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 3.2 · #96BB9F

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 3.6 · #9FCDB1

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 4.3 · #8FC2A7

PPG

French Market 1131-4

ΔE 4.4 · #A2C7A3

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 4.5 · #A8CEB6

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Leaves DE5640

ΔE 4.7 · #A8C3AA

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 7.1 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.9 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.6 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#9DC4A8

#C49CB9

Analogous

#A5C49C

#9DC4A8

#9CC4BB

Triadic

#9DC4A8

#A79CC4

#C4A79C

Split-Complementary

#9DC4A8

#BB9CC4

#C49CA5

Tetradic

#9DC4A8

#9CA5C4

#C49CB9

#C4BB9C

Monochromatic

#4B7C59

#6CA77D

#9DC4A8

#CCE0D2

#EFF5F1

Rectangle

#9DC4A8

#9CB9C4

#C49CB9

#C4A79C

Compound

#9DC4A8

#9CC4BB

#C49CB9

#C49CA5

Variations

Lighter

#B0D0B9

#C5DACB

#DEE8E1

Darker

#6FAB80

#467B55

#284831

Saturation

#AAB6AD

#9CC4A7

#7FE19B

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DC4A8

#B9B5AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DC4A8

#BEBEAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DC4A8

#A1BFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mini Green 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

#B5C099

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DC4A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2C5BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#B07BA1

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: #9DC4A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DC4A8;

CSS Variable

--color-mini-green: #9DC4A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mini-green': '#9DC4A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DC4A8] text-[#9DC4A8]

SCSS

$mini-green: #9DC4A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DC4A8?

#9DC4A8 is Mini Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DC4A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mini Green?

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

What colors pair well with Mini Green?

Mini Green 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 Mini Green?

You can download Mini Green 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 Mini Green?

The hex code is #9DC4A8. In RGB it's 157, 196, 168, and in HSL it's 137°, 25%, 69%.

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