GREENS

Jade Lime

#9DCA7B

RGB 157, 202, 123 · HSL 94°, 43%, 64% · CMYK 22, 0, 39, 21

Jade Lime is #9DCA7B in HEX — rgb(157, 202, 123), hsl(94°, 43%, 64%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 39%, 21%).

Jade Lime pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 94°, 43%, 64%. 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#9DCA7B

RGB157, 202, 123

HSL94°, 43%, 64%

HSV94°, 39%, 79%

CMYK22, 0, 39, 21

Decimal10340987

CSS RGBrgb(157, 202, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 43%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Parfait S22G5

ΔE 1.8 · #98C576

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 426

ΔE 3.5 · #9FC57A

Valspar

Greenscape 6005-10A

ΔE 3.7 · #A8D485

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cut Grass DE5599

ΔE 4.7 · #91CB7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 5.1 · #ABCB7B

Behr

Hillside Grove M380-5

ΔE 5.2 · #8CC270

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 5.3 · #9ED686

Vista Paint

Wonder Woods C-771

ΔE 5.7 · #ACCB79

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 8.5 · #B8D280

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 9.5 · #99C285

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 9.8 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 11.3 · #8AC867

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 13.5 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 15.6 · #B0C05D

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 16.1 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 23.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#9DCA7B

#A87CCB

Analogous

#C5CB7C

#9DCA7B

#7CCB81

Triadic

#9DCA7B

#7C9ECB

#CB7C9E

Split-Complementary

#9DCA7B

#817CCB

#CB7CC5

Tetradic

#9DCA7B

#7CC5CB

#A87CCB

#CB817C

Monochromatic

#527C31

#76B347

#9DCA7B

#C6E0B2

#EFF6E9

Rectangle

#9DCA7B

#7CCBA8

#A87CCB

#CB7C9E

Compound

#9DCA7B

#7CCB81

#A87CCB

#CB7CC5

Variations

Lighter

#B1D596

#C5DCB4

#DEE9D5

Darker

#7BBB4A

#54842F

#314E1A

Saturation

#A2AF97

#9ECB7C

#9AE562

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DCA7B

#C2B67E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DCA7B

#C3C389

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DCA7B

#A5BFC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jade Lime 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

#B5C477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DCA7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2C99C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#9060B5

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: #9DCA7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DCA7B;

CSS Variable

--color-jade-lime: #9DCA7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jade-lime': '#9DCA7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DCA7B] text-[#9DCA7B]

SCSS

$jade-lime: #9DCA7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DCA7B?

#9DCA7B is Jade Lime, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DCA7B warm or cool?

Jade Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jade Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Jade Lime?

Jade Lime 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 Jade Lime?

You can download Jade Lime 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 Jade Lime?

The hex code is #9DCA7B. In RGB it's 157, 202, 123, and in HSL it's 94°, 43%, 64%.

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