GREENS

Retro

#9DDC96

RGB 157, 220, 150 · HSL 114°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 29, 0, 32, 14

Retro is #9DDC96 in HEX — rgb(157, 220, 150), hsl(114°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 32%, 14%).

Retro pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 114°, 50%, 73%. 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#9DDC96

RGB157, 220, 150

HSL114°, 50%, 73%

HSV114°, 32%, 86%

CMYK29, 0, 32, 14

Decimal10345622

CSS RGBrgb(157, 220, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(114, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Retro S23H4

Exact match

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 5.7 · #92D599

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 6.4 · #A3D393

Vista Paint

Amazon Trail K-314

ΔE 6.8 · #8BD385

Behr

Azalea Leaf S400-4

ΔE 7 · #A6DA9F

Dunn-Edwards

Weekend Gardener DE5633

ΔE 7.2 · #9FE4AA

Valspar

Superior Green 6003-8A

ΔE 7.2 · #90C881

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetness 765

ΔE 11.4 · #91BF81

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 11.6 · #95D3A3

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 11.7 · #99C285

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 12.6 · #B9D696

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.7 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 13.3 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 19 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 20.8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 26.8 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#9DDC96

#D698DD

Analogous

#C1DD98

#9DDC96

#98DDB3

Triadic

#9DDC96

#989FDD

#DD989F

Split-Complementary

#9DDC96

#B398DD

#DD98C1

Tetradic

#9DDC96

#98C1DD

#D698DD

#DDB398

Monochromatic

#42A437

#69C95E

#9DDC96

#D4F0D1

#EDF9EC

Rectangle

#9DDC96

#98DDD6

#D698DD

#DD989F

Compound

#9DDC96

#98DDB3

#D698DD

#DD98C1

Variations

Lighter

#B2E3AC

#C8E7C4

#E0EFDE

Darker

#68CD5D

#399F2E

#205E19

Saturation

#B2C4B0

#9FDD98

#91EE87

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DDC96

#CEC499

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DDC96

#D3D3A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DDC96

#A6D2D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Retro 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

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How it looks under different light

#B5D28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DDC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2D7B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#BF75C7

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: #9DDC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DDC96;

CSS Variable

--color-retro: #9DDC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro': '#9DDC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DDC96] text-[#9DDC96]

SCSS

$retro: #9DDC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DDC96?

#9DDC96 is Retro, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9DDC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro?

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

What colors pair well with Retro?

Retro 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 Retro?

You can download Retro 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 Retro?

The hex code is #9DDC96. In RGB it's 157, 220, 150, and in HSL it's 114°, 50%, 73%.

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