GREENS

Chinook

#9DD3A8

RGB 157, 211, 168 · HSL 132°, 38%, 72% · CMYK 26, 0, 20, 17

Chinook is #9DD3A8 in HEX — rgb(157, 211, 168), hsl(132°, 38%, 72%), cmyk(26%, 0%, 20%, 17%).

Chinook pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 132°, 38%, 72%. 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#9DD3A8

RGB157, 211, 168

HSL132°, 38%, 72%

HSV132°, 26%, 83%

CMYK26, 0, 20, 17

Decimal10343336

CSS RGBrgb(157, 211, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 38%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Goddess 729

ΔE 2.5 · #99CEA0

Dulux

Frugal S24G3

ΔE 3.2 · #A5D7B0

Behr

Nile River S420-3

ΔE 3.2 · #96D2AC

Vista Paint

Garden Goddess C-728

ΔE 3.5 · #9DD09F

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 4 · #95D3A3

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 4.2 · #9ACDA9

Benjamin Moore

Lotus 571

ΔE 4.4 · #AADFB4

Dunn-Edwards

Potted Plant DE5626

ΔE 4.6 · #9ECCA7

Sherwin-Williams

Vegan SW6738

ΔE 6 · #8EC298

Valspar

Fresh Meadow 6002-7C

ΔE 6.3 · #8ECA97

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.5 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 9.7 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 10.6 · #75C89E

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.7 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.7 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13.9 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#9DD3A8

#D39CC8

Analogous

#ADD39C

#9DD3A8

#9CD3C2

Triadic

#9DD3A8

#A79CD3

#D3A79C

Split-Complementary

#9DD3A8

#C29CD3

#D39CAD

Tetradic

#9DD3A8

#9CADD3

#D39CC8

#D3C29C

Monochromatic

#429453

#68BB78

#9DD3A8

#D1EAD6

#EDF7EF

Rectangle

#9DD3A8

#9CC8D3

#D39CC8

#D3A79C

Compound

#9DD3A8

#9CD3C2

#D39CC8

#D39CAD

Variations

Lighter

#B0DCB9

#C6E2CC

#DFEDE2

Darker

#68BE79

#3B8F4C

#21542B

Saturation

#AFC0B3

#9CD3A7

#86E99A

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DD3A8

#C5BFAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DD3A8

#CBCBAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DD3A8

#A3CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chinook 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

#B5CB99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DD3A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2D0BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BC7CAF

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: #9DD3A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DD3A8;

CSS Variable

--color-chinook: #9DD3A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinook': '#9DD3A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DD3A8] text-[#9DD3A8]

SCSS

$chinook: #9DD3A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DD3A8?

#9DD3A8 is Chinook, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DD3A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinook?

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

What colors pair well with Chinook?

Chinook 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 Chinook?

You can download Chinook 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 Chinook?

The hex code is #9DD3A8. In RGB it's 157, 211, 168, and in HSL it's 132°, 38%, 72%.

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