GREENS

Elfin Games

#9DD196

RGB 157, 209, 150 · HSL 113°, 39%, 70% · CMYK 25, 0, 28, 18

Elfin Games is #9DD196 in HEX — rgb(157, 209, 150), hsl(113°, 39%, 70%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 28%, 18%).

Elfin Games pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 39%, 70%. 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#9DD196

RGB157, 209, 150

HSL113°, 39%, 70%

HSV113°, 28%, 82%

CMYK25, 0, 28, 18

Decimal10342806

CSS RGBrgb(157, 209, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(113, 39%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elfin Games S23G4

ΔE 0.7 · #9FD196

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 3 · #A3D393

Behr

Azalea Leaf S400-4

ΔE 3.2 · #A6DA9F

Valspar

Garden Sprout 6004-9C

ΔE 3.9 · #96D49D

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 5.1 · #92D599

Vista Paint

Garden Goddess C-728

ΔE 5.3 · #9DD09F

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 5.7 · #B0DFA4

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 6.3 · #99C285

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 6.6 · #95D3A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 6.8 · #91BF81

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.2 · #B9D696

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.8 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.9 · #A2C8A1

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.4 · #75C89E

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 14.5 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 20 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 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

#9DD196

#C995D0

Analogous

#B9D095

#9DD196

#95D0AC

Triadic

#9DD196

#959CD0

#D0959C

Split-Complementary

#9DD196

#AC95D0

#D095B9

Tetradic

#9DD196

#95B9D0

#C995D0

#D0AC95

Monochromatic

#488E3E

#6AB95F

#9DD196

#CDE8CA

#EEF7ED

Rectangle

#9DD196

#95D0C9

#C995D0

#D0959C

Compound

#9DD196

#95D0AC

#C995D0

#D095B9

Variations

Lighter

#B0DAAA

#C5E0C2

#DFECDD

Darker

#6CBD61

#428C38

#255320

Saturation

#ACBBAA

#9CD095

#8AE87D

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DD196

#C5BC99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DD196

#C9C99F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DD196

#A4C8CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Elfin Games 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

#B5C98C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DD196

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2CEB0

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.

#B275BA

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: #9DD196;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DD196;

CSS Variable

--color-elfin-games: #9DD196;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elfin-games': '#9DD196' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DD196] text-[#9DD196]

SCSS

$elfin-games: #9DD196;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DD196?

#9DD196 is Elfin Games, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DD196 warm or cool?

Elfin Games reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Elfin Games?

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

What colors pair well with Elfin Games?

Elfin Games 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 Elfin Games?

You can download Elfin Games 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 Elfin Games?

The hex code is #9DD196. In RGB it's 157, 209, 150, and in HSL it's 113°, 39%, 70%.

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